A look at how Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham Hotspur side could line up against his old club Southampton in this weekend’s Premier League clash at the St Mary’s Stadium…
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GK: Hugo Lloris
Sure to start despite some doubts over his future, Hugo Lloris is a key performer for Tottenham and can make the difference in tight games like this.
DR: Kyle Walker
Not a player at his best right now, but Kyle Walker seems set to be given the nod by Pochettino again for this trip to face the Saints.
DL: Danny Rose
Tottenham’s first-choice left-back this season, Danny Rose has been superb for Spurs and deserves another start for this game.
DC: Eric Dier
A promising young defender enjoying a solid first season in the Premier League, Eric Dier should start again for Tottenham in this big match.
DC: Jan Vertonghen
A reliable and experienced centre-back, Jan Vertonghen is sure to partner Dier in defence for Spurs in the Premier League this weekend.
MC: Nabil Bentaleb
One half of Spurs’ promising young midfield duo, Nabil Bentaleb has made himself a key performer for Pochettino’s side.
MC: Ryan Mason
An emerging talent enjoying a good season, Ryan Mason should start again for the north Londoners in this tough away game.
AMR: Erik Lamela
Despite struggling for consistency, Erik Lamela seems to be getting the nod in the Spurs team at the moment and should get an opportunity from the start again here.
AML: Nacer Chadli
A good goalscoring winger, Nacer Chadli looks likely to be included from the start as well for this game against the Saints.
AMC: Christian Eriksen
One of Tottenham’s best players this term, Christian Eriksen should have a crucial role to play in the number ten position.
FC: Harry Kane
With 30 goals in all competitions, Harry Kane will be hoping to build on that tally as he eyes the Premier League Golden Boot.
