Predicted Tottenham XI to face Huddersfield: Who should start?
Tottenham Hotspur started the season on a high after a 3-0 drubbing of Manchester United at Old Trafford but consecutive defeats at the hands of Watford and Liverpool somewhat derailed their campaign.
However, Mauricio Pochettino’s men got their act together last weekend and produced a solid performance to come away with all three points with a 2-1 victory over Brighton and Hove Albion. They also took their good form into the League Cup where they humbled Watford on penalties.
Spurs should be the strong favourites when the make the trip to Kirklees Stadium to face Huddersfield Town on Saturday.
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First-choice goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is yet to regain full fitness after suffering a thigh injury and reserve goalkeeper Michel Vorm will not be available for selection due to a knee injury.
Vincent Janssen continues to be on the treatment table to nurse his injured foot. Apart from that, Pochettino will have his whole squad of players to choose from.
Predicted Tottenham XI to face Huddersfield
Manager: Mauricio Pochettino
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Paulo Gazzaniga (GK)
The Argentine shot-stopper made some good saves in the League Cup fixture and should retain his position between the sticks in the absence of Hugo Lloris and Michel Vorm.
Kieran Trippier (RB)
The English international has been solid at the back and has contributed to the attack with his overlapping runs. He should replace Serge Aurier for the weekend game.
Toby Alderweireld (CB)
The Belgian showed good composure at the back in the League Cup tie and excelled with his distribution skills. Pochettino should continue to hand him starts.
Jan Vertonghen (CB)
He has had a pretty solid season so far and should replace the error-prone Davinson Sanchez in the heart of the defence.
Danny Rose (LB)
The Englishman hasn’t been at the top of his game this season but should replace Ben Davies, who made far too many mistakes in the League Cup.
Eric Dier (CDM)
He hasn’t hit the ground running this season and has been pretty ordinary. However, he must replace Victor Wanyama, who looked sluggish and out of form in the League Cup tie.
Dele Alli (RCM)
The English international has put together some decent performances after making a comeback from an injury and Pochettino should hand him another start.
Christian Eriksen (LCM)
The Danish playmaker has delivered the goods for Pochettino on a consistent basis and he should be handed a start on Saturday.
Lucas Moura (LM)
The Brazilian has been one of the standout performers for Spurs and has crafted plenty of attacks with his pace and guile. He should start on Saturday.
Heung-min Son (RM)
The Korean is yet to hit top gear after his return from the Asian Games but Pochettino should hand him regular minutes to allow him to grow in confidence.
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Harry Kane (ST)
England’s golden boy hasn’t been at the top of his game this season but he has still managed to score goals. He is an automatic selection for Pochettino.
