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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

The story behind Tottenham loan star Giovani Lo Celso's unique goal celebration

Giovani Lo Celso had a full Tottenham Hotspur debut to remember on Wednesday night.

The attacking midfielder, who joined on a season-long loan deal from La Liga outfit Real Betis on transfer deadline day in August, had been limited to cameo appearances from the bench until the Champions League trip to Serbia.

As Mauricio Pochettino opted to freshen things up against Red Star Belgrade it meant Lo Celso was handed a first start in Spurs colours.

And the Argentine repaid his compatriot's faith with the goal which set the Lilywhites on their way to an impressive 4-0 win.

After opening his account for the north London outfit, Lo Celso was immediately mobbed by his teammates - lead by fellow summer signing Tanguy Ndombele - who were clearly delighted with his impact.

Although, it meant the 23-year-old wasn't able to treat the travelling supporters to his trademark celebration.

As seen by Betis fans last season as well as those supporting Argentina at this summer's Copa America tournament, Lo Celso usually celebrates by opens his right hand by showing his five fingers and with his left hand he points to it with the index finger.

The story behind this unique celebration was explained by Spanish publication ABC last year.

It's understood that the gesture has a personal meaning as the five fingers of his right hand represent the members of his family: his parents, his brother Francesco, his sister Luciana and himself.

(Lucas Uebel/Getty Images)

Lo Celso is in contention to face Sheffield United this afternoon and if he gets on the scoresheet there's a chance Spurs fans get to see his celebration.

Speaking after netting against Red Star, the midfielder had a message for the Spurs supporters.

"I feel good, very happy to score my first goal for the Club and my first goal in the Champions League, but above all I am so happy for the win of the team," he told the club's official website.

"I think we did a great work and we got three very important points in this tough stadium."

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