After a decent start to the season, Mauricio Pochettino’s side have lost some ground at the top of the table and find themselves in the 5th place, 5 points away from the top of the table. They have picked up just 4 points from the last 4 games and are a bit low on confidence but a point from their trip to the Emirates in the last round can act as a morale booster for the side. They welcome the Hammers this weekend in what will be expected to be a comfortable victory for the Spurs. Slaven Bilic’s side have found it hard to dazzle opponents like they did in the previous season and are now just a point away from the drop zone. However, they have enough quality to make Pochettino think, who will surely set out his best squad. Here is the predicted lineup that the Spurs might field for this game against the Hammers:
Team News:
The manager will miss some star player for this game against West Ham. Dele Alli and Ben Davis are both ruled out for this game with different injuries. While Toby Alderweireld (knee), Erik Lamela (hip), Mousa Dembele (muscle), Christian Eriksen (hip) and Vincent Janssen (concussion) are all doubtful for the game.
Formation: 3-4-3
Hugo Lloris:
Though missed the clash against Ivory Coast in the break, Lloris is back fit and ready for action and should start this game against West Ham.
Eric Dier:
The English international showed no problem playing as a part of the 3-man defense for Spurs and should keep his place in the side for this weekend.
Jan Vertonghen:
Playing at the heart of the Tottenham defense, Vertonghen has done well to mask the absence of key players at the back and he should keep his place in the side for this game.
Kevin Wimmer:
Injuries to key players has seen Wimmer get an extended run in the first team and he will play as a part of the back-3 for Spurs for this game.
Kyle Walker:
The English full-back suits the role of wing-back well at Spurs and he should start this game against West Ham at the weekend.
Victor Wanyama:
The former Southampton man has been in decent form this season and he will have to play a huge role for Spurs in this game to make it comfortable.
Mousa Dembele:
One of the first names on the team sheet for Spurs, Dembele will play in the middle of the park and will try to dominate the game against the Hammers.
Danny Rose:
Another full back playing as a wing-back and impressing, Rose should start on the left-flank for the Spurs for this game.
Christian Eriksen:
The Danish attacker has not been able to put in consistent performances for Spurs but he is a top class player and should start this game coming back from an injury.
Moussa Sissoko:
The former Newcastle man has been decent this season for his new team and he should start this game as a winger for the Spurs.
Harry Kane:
Scoring on his comeback game in the last round, Kane will be pumped up and ready to go for this game against the Hammers at the weekend.