Two Spurs summer signings set for debuts.
Tottenham Hotspur begin their quest for Europa League glory in Serbia tonight as they take on Partizan Belgrade in their opening match of the group phase.
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino has opted to leave five fit key players – Emmanuel Adebayor, Mousa Dembele, Danny Rose, Nacer Chadli and Younes Kaboul – in London.
Here is the XI we reckon he will start with in Belgrade…
Goalkeeper: Michel Vorm
The £5m summer signing from Swansea City has yet to feature since joining Spurs due to fitness reasons, but he is back in the fold and tonight seems like the perfect game for him to make his debut.
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Right-back: Kyle Naughton
With Kyle Walker sidelined, Eric Dier seems to be Pochettino’s first choice right-back in the Premier League, so Naughton should get a game this evening.
Left-back: Ben Davies
Danny Rose has stayed in England, so Davies, who started both legs of the playoff victory over AEL Limassol, will fill in.
Centre-back: Federico Fazio
The former Sevilla skipper is all set to make his Spurs debut following his arrival last month.
Centre-back: Vlad Chiriches
Younes Kaboul is being rested and has not travelled, while Jan Vertonghen is doubtful, so Chiriches seems to be a very probable starter.
Midfield: Paulinho
Mousa Dembele is another of the high profile players that Pochettino has elected to rest. Paulinho has travelled to Serbia though and the Brazilian could be the star attraction in midfield.
Midfield: Benjamin Stambouli
New boy Stambouli made a 20-minute cameo in Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Sunderland. He should get more game time tonight.
Attacking midfield: Aaron Lennon
Lennon is Tottenham’s longest serving player and Pochettino is likely to call on his experience.
Attacking midfield: Erik Lamela
Nacer Chadli has been left in London. Lamela and Christian Eriksen could get a half each.
Attacking midfield: Andros Townsend
Townsend is yet to start a Premier League game this season, so he will have a point to prove tonight.
Forward: Harry Kane
With Emmanuel Adebayor being saved for West Brom on Sunday and Roberto Soldado facing a fitness test, Kane seems nailed on to lead the Tottenham line.
