Rather interestingly, Tottenham Hotspur may well be better served playing outside of London during their run in the Champions League this season.
After losing their first game of their European campaign at Wembley, the problems with playing away from White Hart Lane in their ‘home’ matches were highlighted.
Still, a trip to the Russian capital is never a pleasant one for English sides in the Champions League, with CSKA representing quite a threat.
An unbeaten start to life in the Premier League will serve as a big confidence boost to Mauricio Pochettino, who has a number of injuries to deal with for his trip to Moscow.
The likes of Harry Kane, Eric Dier, Mousa Dembele and Moussa Sissoko have been ruled out for tomorrow’s game, meaning the North London side are without some of their most powerful players.
Still, after a pretty smart summer in the transfer market, Pochettino has options to replace his stricken stars.
With that in mind, here’s the Spurs XI to beat CSKA tomorrow night.
GK: Hugo Lloris
There are few better ‘keepers in the Champions League than the Frenchman, whose experience and quality are crucial to Spurs’ chances going forward.
RB: Kyle Walker
Simply undroppable in recent months, the England international’s attacking enterprise and physical play make him a key player in an away European game.
CB: Jan Vertonghen
One of few in the squad boasting big Champions League experience, the Belgian is one of Tottenham’s stalwarts.
CB: Toby Alderweireld
Much like his aforementioned compatriot, the former Atletico Madrid man’s top class nous will be key in a match of this nature.
LB: Ben Davies
With Danny Rose out of the game, the Russia trip represents an ideal opportunity for Ben Davies to establish himself as the club’s first-choice left-back.
CDM: Victor Wanyama
Eric Dier and Mousa Dembele are both out of tomorrow night’s game, meaning Victor Wanyama will be tasked with breaking up the play when the home side attack.
CDM: Dele Alli
Though often deployed in a more attacking role, the absences within the Spurs squad will surely see Alli revert into a deeper role.
Will be tasked with the spraying the ball about the park.
RAM: Erik Lamela
With Kane out injured, the burden falls to both Erik Lamela and Heung-min Son to carry Spurs’ attacking threat.
CAM: Christian Eriksen
While CSKA pour forward, the Dane’s cool head and excellent vision can wreak havoc for the away side, especially with midfield runners.
LAM: Heung-min Son
Has been in stunning form of late and the South Korean will surely be the away side’s most palpable goal threat.
ST: Vincent Janssen
Off the mark against Gillingham in the EFL Cup, Dutch international Vincent Janssen will surely spearhead Pochettino’s attack.
