He has already scored for Spurs, though his early goal against Wolves was quickly forgotten after a stoppage-time defeat, and crossed for Dejan Kulusevski’s equaliser in the breathless 3-3 draw at Manchester City.
The Wales forward has been effective and frustrating in equal measure so far, and the 22-year-old was particularly disappointing in the defeat by West Ham last week.
Ange Postecoglou believes Johnson needs ‘a moment’ to give him the belief and killer conviction the head coach demands from his players in the final third — and last weekend’s 4-1 win over Newcastle suggests it is coming.
Johnson looked happier back on the right wing and twice struck the post with fierce efforts as Spurs threatened to run riot in their first win in six games.
For Johnson, it would obviously be fitting if his breakthrough came back at the City Ground against his beleaguered former club, where he came through the ranks and made over 100 appearances.
Postecoglou is mindful that Johnson is still adjusting to the expectations that come with a hefty price tag, but believes Spurs supporters have seen nothing of him yet.
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