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3 Tactical Reasons Why Tottenham Need Defensive Reinforcements In January

3. Lack of Depth

Title campaigns are built on strong squads that endure the season despite the rigorous schedules or injuries to key players. It is an area where Spurs seem to be lacking in comparison to their rivals. The Londoners are heavily reliant on Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen in defence and seem to struggle if either of the two are unavailable due to some reasons.

Kevin Wimmer is the only backup option that Pochettino has at his hands and can also rely upon Eric Dier to fill in. But, for a side that is aiming for the title or even the Champions League, Spurs seem to be very limited in their options for fallback, especially with the Wimmer’s poor run and Dier’s value in midfield. Spurs despite their Champions League exit, will be involved in the Europa League knockout stages and also the FA Cup alongside their league campaign. With involvement in three important competitions, the manager needs to bring in another solid option at the heart of the defence.

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