I think Sterling will be in the squad today. Even though I’m really excited about Parrott’s future, I just think at 16, it might be too soon for him. I’d imagine Llorente will start though but it’ll probably be his last start now that Son is on his way home.
I’m sure we’ll see Sterling at some point today, which I’m looking forward to. But I like the idea of starting as below Gazza Foyth Toby Jan KWP Winks Skipp Rose Lamela Llorente Lucas With a view to Dier, Eriksen, Son and hopefully Sissoko all being able to start the next league game.
Personally I think we need more than a couple of goals a year from our DM’s. Both are more than capable - especially Dier who should be a constant threat at corners and freekicks (if we ever get them past the first man!) They should be setting themselves targets for 8-10 IMHO.
Gazza Sanchez Foyth Verts Trippier Dier Skipp KWP GKN Llorente Moura Sterling on the bench and Wanyama is too
Real brave selection by Pochettino IMHO. 1. Trippier will get skinned by Townsend and Zaha. 2. Is Toby injured ?? 3. Hope Wanyama in the squad is not a rush job.
CMs yes, but I wouldn't say DMs should be required to get that many goals (or assists). Busquets/ Kante/ Casemiro/ Matic/ Fernandinho etc have never been known for their involvement in goals so I think it'd be harsh to expect it from Dier/ Wanyama. As for CMs though, it's definitely a concern for us and something that has to be improved on, Dembele didn't get a single goal or assist last season in the Prem, nor did he get any in his brief amount this season, while Winks has one goal and no assists. Compare that with other Prem CMs this season: Pogba - 8 goals 7 assists Doucoure - 3 goals 5 assists Gundogan - 4 goals 2 assists Ramsey - 2 goals 6 assists Milner - 3 goals 3 assists
It's games like this where players like Dier need to step up...the senior player We wanted a young inexperienced team today to preserve us for the PL and now we have got one.
WE should not be lacking in determination and in one way it will be easier for the less experienced because they have teammates like themselves. I expect a good fight from Spurs.
The team is underwhelming, but I don’t think we’ve got a lot of choice. I’m not bothered about giving GKN a start, especially as he’s in the show window. It’s Trippier that bothers me more. Zaha is gonna tear him a new one.
The mess was in 2010, not today. [ Very difficult conversing with these Citeh plastics whose "year zero" was 2012. ]
