Predicted Tottenham Line-up To Face Crystal Palace In The Premier League
Mauricio Pochettino passed his test against European Champions Real Madrid earlier this week, as they managed to put in a solid performance to run away with all three points in the UCL. They are back in action this weekend, in the final game before the international break, and it cannot not get easier, as they welcome a struggling Crystal Palace side to Wembley.
The hoodoo of the home ground for Spurs is surely lifted now and Palace are not expected to even trouble Pochettino’s side but that cannot allow complacency to set in.
Team News
In what could be a major setback for Tottenham, captain Hugo Lloris will be ruled out close to two weeks due to a thigh injury he picked up against Madrid. Defensive mainstay Toby Alderweireld is unlikely to be involved after succumbing to a hamstring injury in the midweek game. Midfielder Victor Wanyama and winger Erik Lamela are confirmed absentees for Spurs.
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Manager: Mauricio Pochettino
GK – Michel Vorm
With Lloris out injured, it is time for Vorm to step up and guard Tottenham’s goal. It is a good chance for him to grab.
RB – Kieran Trippier
Though Aurier has been effective, Trippier has been preferred in the Premier League and the Englishman should keep his place for this game.
CB – Jan Vertonghen
With Alderweireld not fit enough, Vertonghen will have to shoulder more responsibility this weekend.
CB – Davinson Sanchez
The youngster has settled in well under Pochettino and he should partner Vertonghen at the heart of the backline for Spurs.
LB – Ben Davies
Like on the other wing, Pochettino should stick with Davies for this league game, even though Danny Rose is finally fit for first team action.
CM – Eric Dier
The English international put in a solid performance in the midweek and should be used in a midfield role at the weekend, despite him stepping into a defensive role against Real Madrid, after Alderweireld’s injury.
CM – Mousa Dembele
After a productive outing against Madrid, Dembele is expected to start this game. He is crucial to this Spurs team and this might be the right time for Pochettino to hand the Belgian a start.
RW – Christian Eriksen
The scorer of the 3rd goal in the UCL game against Real, Eriksen will be high on confidence and will look to break Palace’s defence with his insane creativity.
CAM – Dele Alli
The hero of the game against Real, Alli has finally shown some form and Pochettino will hope that he gets among the goals in the league as well.
LW – Heung-min Son
Son Heung-min is another player who is so important to this Tottenham team. He should get to start on the left wing in this possible 4-2-3-1 set-up.
ST – Harry Kane
Having missed out on a goal in the crunch UCL clash, Kane will be raring to take on Palace and will be the danger man to the visitors this weekend.
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