CB: Federico Fazio
On paper, Jan Vertonghen seems to be Tottenham’s best defender by a long way. Arsenal and Manchester United have both been credited with interest in the Belgian, but Pochettino is not a fan. Summer signing Fazio is expected to partner Kaboul, with Vertonghen wasted on the bench.
CM: Etienne Capoue
The Frenchman has started every Premier League game during Pochettino’s reign at Spurs. He hasn’t done much to impress the fans, but the manager loves him nonetheless.
CM: Ryan Mason
Unlike Capoue, Mason has impressed the Tottenham fans, providing a spark and a bit of bite to an otherwise lifeless midfield in the last six league games.