Walker-Peters to start at right-back? Predicted 4-3-1-2 Tottenham Hotspur XI to face Barcelona

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11/12/2018 11:30 AM

Predicted Tottenham Hotspur XI to face Barcelona in the Champions League

Tottenham Hotspur continued their fine run in the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Saturday night, moving to 3rd in the standings.

Mauricio Pochettino’s men will be up for a do or die clash when they make the trip to Camp Nou to face Barcelona in their final group game of the Champions League on Tuesday.

The Lilywhites are still in with a chance to make it to the knockout rounds but they will not only need to force a positive result against Barcelona but will also have to hope for the other results in the group to go their way.

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Mauricio Pochettino has plenty of injuries to contend with for Tuesday’s Champions League tie. Kieran Trippier is unlikely to make the trip due to a recurrence of his groin injury while Serge Aurier is also doubtful to feature in the mid-week clash.

Davinson Sanchez, Mousa Dembele and Victor Wanyama are all ruled out with injuries while Erik Lamela’s is also struggling with a hamstring strain.

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Manager: Mauricio Pochettino

Predicted XI

1. Hugo Lloris (GK)

The Frenchman showed signs of coming back to his best with some wonderful saves against Southampton last week and Spurs will need him to be at the top of his game against Barcelona.

2. Kyle Walker-Peters (RB)

Injuries to Trippier and Aurier might open the door for the youngster to get a start at Camp Nou.

3. Toby Alderweireld (CB)

The Belgian has put in some solid shits at the back in recent weeks and he will be expected to continue his good work.

4. Jan Vertonghen (CB)

He hasn’t shown any rustiness following his return from injury and has always been a key figure at the heart of the defence.

5. Ben Davies (LB)

He has blown hot and cold this season and Spurs will need him to contribute equally to both attack and defence on Tuesday.

6. Eric Dier (CDM)

His strength and tackling could prove to be valuable assets against Barcelona in the midfield.

7. Christian Eriksen (LCM)

The Danish playmaker was rested against Leicester but he continues to be the heartbeat of Tottenham’s attack and the Lilywhites will need him to come up with something special against Barcelona.

8. Moussa Sissoko (RCM)

He has been heavily involved in the first-team scheme of things in the last few games and deserves another start against Barcelona.

9. Dele Alli (CAM)

His pace, quick passing, lively presence and creativity are indispensable assets to Tottenham’s attack.

10. Harry Kane (ST)

England’s golden boy scored against Barcelona in the reverse fixture and he will once again need to fire on all cylinders if Spurs are to have any chances of making it to the knockout rounds.

11. Heung-min Son (ST)

The Korean has been in tremendous form in recent weeks and deserves to start the do or die clash in the Champions League.