How Spurs are expected to lineup.
Tottenham Hotspur travel to Greece to take on Asteras Tripolis knowing that another victory will all but guarantee their place in the Last-32 of the Europa League.
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Here is how we expect Spurs to lineup.
GK – Michel Vorm
With usual No.1 Hugo Lloris getting sent off in the home fixture against Asteras two weeks ago it will be another chance for Vorm to try and impress between the sticks.
RB – Eric Dier
With Kyle Walker still injured and Kyle Naughton a doubt it will be a chance for Dier to return to action, although manager Mauricio Pochettino will be hoping the 20-year-old has fully recovered from illness.
CB – Federico Fazio
Captain Younes Kaboul has been less than convincing in the league and with this central defender settling in well since a summer switch from Sevilla, Fazio could well replace his skipper more regularly in the starting XI.
CB – Jan Vertonghen
There is talk that the Belgium international and Pochettino have fallen out, but Vertonghen is still the best option the Argentine has at centre-back and therefore he would do well staying on his good side.
LB – Ben Davies
Whilst Danny Rose is used in the Premier League, Davies has been to go-to left-back for cup competitions and the Wales international needs to start doing more if he wants to claim a more regular place in the team.
CM – Benjamin Stambouli
Another new signing now and someone who could work his way into Pochettino’s XI with a good performance as the South American clearly hasn’t defined what his best team is as yet.
CM – Mousa Dembele
Inexplicably to many Spurs fans this Belgian is continued to be overlooked in preference of Ryan Mason, but Dembele should get another chance to show what he is capable of in Europe.
RM – Andros Townsend
With Aaron Lennon injured and Nacer Chadli likely to be rested it should be another opportunity for this England international to try and live up to the expectations of him.
CAM – Harry Kane
Tottenham’s form player with nine goals in 13 appearances including the winner against Aston Villa on Sunday and a hat-trick last time the North London outfit played Asteras.
LM – Erik Lamela
After a stuttering first 12 months in English football this club record £30m signing appears to be settling in more now and has already scored a stunning rabona against this opposition this season.
ST – Roberto Soldado
Both Emmanuel Adebayor and Soldado have struggled for form, but the Spaniard is perhaps a little sharper currently and therefore we expect the 29-year-old to lead the line.