Berbatov is settling - TalkSoccer

**bandini** · 11-12-2006, 03:38 PM

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Tottenham head coach Martin Jol believes Dimitar Berbatov is adapting well to life in England.

The Bulgaria international was a costly purchase from Bayer Leverkusen last summer and had a slow start in the Premiership with one goal in his first five league appearances.

However, the 25-year-old has four in his last four outings, including a fine brace in Spurs' 5-1 thrashing of lowly Charlton on Saturday.

Jol knows it can sometimes take a foreign import up to six months to adapt to life in England, but thinks Berbatov's form demonstrates his happiness in his new surroundings.

"Berbatov is settling in well," said Jol. "We are delighted with his form.

"Normally, a foreign player takes, four, five or six months and I'm still convinced it's not easy for him and other foreign players.

"If he scores 20 goals we'll be happy with him. He's scored nine so we're all pleased.

"I still feel we have more talent in the squad now. Last year we looked more settled and had more English players."

source: home.skysports.com

**Oliver_Kahn** · 11-12-2006, 03:39 PM

Berbatov - One of the top strikers in the Prem.

JD · 11-12-2006, 03:41 PM

he's a quality player
and he's finding some form
but he has 2do more b4 he can claim 2b one of the best

**bandini** · 11-12-2006, 03:42 PM

I think it's just the beginning. Hopefully he will continue to prove himself.

JD · 11-12-2006, 03:44 PM

I expect him2 - just thought kahn was being a wee bit pre-emptive

**bandini** · 11-12-2006, 03:45 PM

Kahn is just good at looking into the future

**Oliver_Kahn** · 11-12-2006, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JD

I expect him2 - just thought kahn was being a wee bit pre-emptive

He was named the best striker in the Bundesliga for 2 years in a row, ahead of player like Pizarro, Kuranyi, Makaay or Podolski, so he's class

**Oliver_Kahn** · 11-12-2006, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bandini

Kahn is just good at looking into the future

Oh yes

JD · 11-12-2006, 03:52 PM

class in germany yes
but sheva 4example has better credentials and has yet2 hit form

**Oliver_Kahn** · 11-12-2006, 03:54 PM

Some players can't adapt to other leagues.

Dimitar is proving he is a great striker.

JD · 11-12-2006, 03:55 PM

in the process of proving
hasn't yet

**bandini** · 11-12-2006, 03:55 PM

Spurs have had a few foreign players that never made it so I know all about that.

**Oliver_Kahn** · 11-12-2006, 03:56 PM

Class players from other leagues ?

**bandini** · 11-12-2006, 04:01 PM

Ones that come to mind are Florin Raducioiu and even Illie Dumitrescu

Jose_Mourinho · 11-12-2006, 06:21 PM

Berbatov is a great player and has already proved himself to Spurs fans by doing that stuff in the Uefa Cup and is now finally scoring like he should in the Premiership. Definately a class player and could end up leaving Spurs in a couple of seasons if they don't fulfill their potential.