Tottenham expected 4-2-3-1 v Stoke: Costly player axed
By Amir Mir
Tottenham could make one change to the side that takes on Stoke in a Premier League clash at White Hart Lane on Sunday afternoon.
Spurs were knocked out of the Europa League at the hands of Gent in midweek as they will be looking to bounce back from that defeat.
Therefore, the costly Eric Dier might be axed with Son Heung-Min coming into the starting XI as Mauricio Pochettino could revert to a 4-2-3-1 formation.
The ever reliable and consistent Hugo Lloris could keep his place in between the sticks as Pochettino may opt to play a familiar centre-back pairing.
Belgian duo Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld may start with the much-criticised Ben Davies and the vastly improving Kyle Walker hoping to start at full-back.
There might be no place for the experienced Dier after he was at fault for both of Gent’s goals, on top of his costly mistake against Liverpool in the league last time out.
Furthermore, the midfield powerhouses of Mousa Dembele and Victor Wanyama could keep their places in the middle of the park.
They will be tasked in stopping a strong and robust Stoke team who will be looking to pile more misery on the home team after their Euro exit.
In attack, striker Harry Kane might lead the line as the England international is an integral figure to the club’s attacking threat.
Wide attackers Son and Eriksen may also start along with Dele Alli who was sent off for a reckless challenge on a Gent player during the Europa League defeat.
Dropped points for the home team could see them move out of the top four if fifth-placed Liverpool beat managerless Leicester City on Monday night.
In other Tottenham news, supporters have urged Mauricio Pochettino to sell this 23-year-old after display against Gent.
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