Start Son in place of Janssen
Vincent Janssen’s strength and work rate are commendable no doubt, but he couldn’t make anything out of them against West Brom. Son’s introduction sparked life into Tottenham’s offensive initiatives, and his cross having driven into the left side of the box gave Eriksen the opportunity to square up Alli for the vital equalizer.
Son has shown his ability to always come to Tottenham’s rescue every now and then, and why the EPL September player of the month is still yet to stake a permanent spot in the starting XI is discourse for another time, he should be an undisputed part of the team that faces the Bundesliga side from the get-go.
Besides, having gained prominence during his time at Leverkusen, unleashing Son Heung-min against his former employers could be the key to unlock needed victory.
Employ a 4-1-4-1 formation
Tottenham’s only win from their 2 Champions League games this season has come about largely because of this formation. CSKA Moscow are a tough nut to crack in their own backyard, and if a narrow win could be squeezed out on the road with the pattern, no hurt in putting it into trial again.
Against the Germans, playing Wanyama in front of the defence, the quartet of Sissoko, Alli, Eriksen and Lamela behind a sole striker in Son Heung-min could do a lot of unsettling for a side that is tough to defeat at home.