Predicted Tottenham line-up to face Fulham in the Premier League
Tottenham recently suffered an unexpected defeat at the hands of English giants Manchester United. While the scoreline was 1-0 to the side from North England, Spurs had the ascendancy in the game but were unable to find the back of the net, thanks to an amazing performance by Spanish keeper David De Gea.
Even with more than 60% possession and 11 shots on target, Spurs were unable to score, which makes this a crucial game for the 3rd-placed side. With Chelsea breathing down their neck, Spurs will be motivated to get the 3 points when they travel across London to face Fulham at Craven Cottage.
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Spurs are facing a crisis in terms of squad depth right now with multiple injury concerns. Harry Kane is out of action until March after he picked up ankle ligament damage in the dying minutes of their defeat against United.
Moussa Sissoko and Victor Wanyama are both out injured while Heung-Min Son has left to represent his country at the ongoing AFC Asian Cup. Pochettino faces a real dilemma with his team selection as some key players are missing.
Probable Tottenham XI
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Manager: Mauricio Pochettino
GK – Hugo Lloris
Lloris is the long-standing first choice keeper at Tottenhan and he will start the league game this weekend.
RWB – Kieran Trippier
The English full-back is the initiation point of a large number of Spurs attacks and has been very good defensively as well. He is an important member of the dressing room.
RCB – Davidson Sanchez
Sanchez might start this game as a part of the 3-man defence. He’s a solid defender and is quite reliable.
LCB – Jan Vertonghen
The Belgian is an automatic entry into this Tottenham XI. A crucial part of this talented Spurs squad.
CB – Toby Alderweireld
Until he actually leaves the club, there’s no doubting Alderweireld’s commitment to Tottenham. He will start this game and will be the main man in the defence as well.
LWB – Danny Rose
The England international has been a consistently good player for a long time now and is expected to start this game ahead of Ben Davies.
CDM – Harry Winks
The youngster has really stepped up to the plate for Spurs this season and has controlled many games with his quick passing and ability to read the play.
CM – Dele Alli
Alli needs no introduction given his performances for Spurs every week. He will become a crucial part of the team in the coming weeks in the absence of Harry Kane
RAM – Christian Eriksen
The Danish wizard will have to be at his best to make up for all the missing quality in the ranks.
LAM – Erik Lamela
Although inconsistent, Lamela has been in and around the first-team picture for a while now and has begun to show what he’s capable of.
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ST – Fernando Llorente
A consequence of the injury crisis, Pochettino will be forced to play the Spaniard as there are no other forward options available.
