It’s a crucial season for Spurs’ progression. Mauricio Pochettino’s side have left White Hart Lane and have been welcomed back to Wembley, where they will play their home games this season…
Unfortunately, the national stadium doesn’t represent a good omen for Pochettino’s side.
Tottenham have been beaten six times in their last nine at Wembley and most recently lost in their FA Cup semi-final to Chelsea. Spurs fans will be forgiven for feeling anxious ahead of the season.
Pochettino’s players have begun pre-season training in preparation for their tour of the US which kicks off July 19.
The Argentine has revealed he is ready to hand out first-team opportunities to a number of the club’s youngsters, but there are several experienced players in the ranks who also need to impress their manager.
Down at the Transfer Tavern, we’ve picked out TWO Spurs players whose pre-season are at make or break…
Vincent Janssen
Even to Janssen own admission, the Dutchman has had a shocking start to his career in North London.
Janssen netted just one goal for Tottenham from open play after arriving from AZ Alkmaar last summer.
The striker needs to be at it in pre-season or could even face the chop before the transfer window slams shut.
Moussa Sissoko
Moussa Sissoko possesses a lot of traits that could propel him to be considered one of the best in the Premier League.
The Frenchman showed his class at Euro 2016 which urged Tottenham splash out on him. However, despite all his pace, power, skill and dribbling ability, he is deprived of a final ball and lacks concentration.
Pochettino will, of course, give the central midfielder another chance to impress, though a repeat of last season could even see the Frenchman out the door in January – or sooner.
