Our resident Spurs punters here in the Transfer Tavern have been debating what constitutes success for their club season and there’s some contrasting views.
Some think that after last season winning the league has to be the natural progression and with Spurs’ solid start to the season you can’t rule it out at the moment.
Then, others reckon they should just be looking to finish in the top four again with the added demand of Champions League football this season before looking to push on next year.
Finally, others want to see Tottenham lift a trophy especially in the last year of the current White Hart Lane and so the EFL Cup could be their best opportunity.
Spurs have a game against Gillingham that they’ll no doubt be confident of winning and should they do so, they’ll be into the fourth round of the competition.
Many expect Spurs to make some changes ahead of this game and rotate their squad but our landlord thinks even with a few switches, they can still win the game with this line up…
Michel Vorm
Vorm usually plays in these games and so should start against the Gills.
Kyle Walker
Walker has started well this season and will look to do the same in this game.
Toby Alderweireld
With Kevin Wimmer out it makes sense to play Alderweireld and avoid a potential shock.
Jan Vertonghen
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Ben Davies
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Victor Wanyama
Mousa Dembele will probably sit out meaning Wanyama has the chance to return.
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Sissoko started against Sunderland and should keep his place to build his match fitness.
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Onomah has featured briefly this season and may get a proper run out against the Kent side.
Christian Eriksen
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Georges-Kevin N’koudou
Yet to feature, N’Koudou could really do with a confidence boosting start for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.
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The Dutchman hasn’t scored yet but this could be the opportunity for him to break his duck.
