With 10 games left in the season, even the most optimistic Spurs fans in the Transfer Tavern don’t believe they can catch the leaders, Chelsea.
The Lilywhites sit 10 points adrift and with Antonio Conte’s men looking unbeatable at present, our resident Tottenham fans in the Tavern are praying that their London rivals slip up somewhere.
However, as our landlord notes, there is a lot of good things happening at White Hart Lane and Mauricio Pochettino has managed to assemble a team that oozes potential and English potential at that.
Securing of a Champions League place will be paramount for this young Spurs side and although the Tottenham fans were left disappointed by their performance in Europe this season, they believe with a few more signings and the experience gained this season – they will be a force to be reckoned with in Europe next year.
Before that, our landlord states that Spurs cannot be complacent and starting with this a difficult game this against Burnley – Pochettino’s men must set a statement showing they mean business going into next season.
The last time these two sides met, the north London side came from a goal down to win 2-1 thanks to strikes from Dele Alli and Danny Rose.
Our landlord expects Pochettino’s men to have an easier ride if they pick this XI he has laid out.
Let’s take a look at it…
GK: Hugo Lloris
Indispensable to this Spurs side, the admiration from Spurs fans for their French keeper is huge.
Undoubtedly a world class keeper that will start this match.
CB: Eric Dier
Although picked as a centre midfielder for the national side, Dier will slot back in at centre back for this one.
When he is on his A game, there are not many better players in the position in the top-flight.
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A wonderful centre-back, Alderweireld has been a colossus in the Tottenham defence this season.
Spurs just don’t look as good without the Belgian at the heart of the defence.
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CB: Jan Vertonghen
A consistent performer for Spurs, our landlord has been impressed with Vertonghen’s performances following his return from his ankle injury picked up in January.
Will definitely start this one against the Clarets.
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Another impressive Englishman in Spurs’ ranks, Walker is quickly becoming the first name on not only Spurs’ teamsheet but also England’s team sheet.
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The enforcer in Tottenham’s midfield, the Kenyan will look to protect his back three in this one.
CM: Mousa Dembélé
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LWB: Danny Rose
Predicted to return from his knee injury, Rose was in wonderful form before the injury occurred.
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CAM: Dele Alli
Spurs’ man of the moment, Dele goes in to the game against Burnley as Spurs’ main goal threat.
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He’ll cause Sean Dyche’s side serious problems.
CAM: Christian Eriksen
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ST: Son Heung-min
With Harry Kane and Vincent Janssen both sidelined, Son will resume his place upfront where he hasn’t faired to badly this season.
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