Is Senesi a long-term starter for Spurs?

[Getty Images] "He's comfortable playing in a possession-based team, reads the game very well and has the personality to thrive in a demanding environment," Roberto de Zerbi said on Marco Senesi after Tottenham signed the defender in June . "I also love his mentality and desire to keep improving and I'm looking forward to working with him and seeing the big contribution he can make to the team." Senesi was a big get for Spurs. The 29-year-old had rejected three contract offers at Bournemouth before leaving on a free, and had previously been linked with other big European clubs including Chelsea , Barcelona and Juventus. He then went on to earn a late call-up to Argentina's World Cup squad and was part of the group that reached the final. It was expected Senesi would slot straight into De Zerbi's starting XI - and he did for the Premier League opener away at Brentford . However, after a shambolic defensive showing from Spurs in the 3-0 defeat, he has not played a minute since. Captain Micky van de Ven was injured for that game, but has started alongside other new addition Jan Paul van Hecke in the centre of defence in the 2-0 home defeat by Newcastle , and then as Spurs recorded their first point and clean sheet of the season in the goalless draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The statistics from last season illustrate Senesi's qualities and what he can offer a side in terms of build up. He led the entire Premier League for forward passes (1189) and successful long passes excluding goalkeepers (182), while he ranked in the top three for line-breaking passes (457) and progressive carries (388). Interestingly, the only player to make more line-breaking passes, line-breaking actions, and have more progressive carries than the Argentina international was fellow Spurs summer signing Van Hecke. De Zerbi's teams are built from the foundations of building from defence and inviting the press on so they can play through it. It is clear targeting defenders with the ability to progress the ball and break lines with their passing was part of the club's recruitment strategy. However, it appears now that Van Hecke is the first choice alongside captain Van de Ven - and Senesi may need to work harder than he thought to get starts at his new team. Spurs fans, do you see Senesi as a long-term starter? And do you think his qualities suit a De Zerbi team? Get in touch with your views here [BBC]