Spurs (H) - Thu 19th Jan, 20:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[balotelli's back pocket]

Something had to give, the truth is we were better with Rico in and Jack and Riyad wide so he's gone back to that. Alvarez in for Kev will help with our pressing.

It's a big call to leave so many regulars on the bench, but I won't argue.

 

[wattle]

Mahrez and grealish will defo play out wide so it’s got to be two up top. Happy with that part of it

 

[PragueBlue]

Despite my concerns, it will be interesting to see how we line up and how it works out.

 

[heslops barnet]

What’s with Phil’s poor form recently?

 

[Dave El Magico]

It's Pep screaming out for more players

I don’t think so. It is more about getting the ones we have to perform.

 

[CatMan]

We should reslise that of the 7 billion people on this planet only Pep chose that combination as his starting 11!

That, regardless of the man being considered a genius, is bloody worrying.

 

[whp.blue]

I think some good changes but midfield is a bit slow & defensive, my worry is who’s giving it to the front players

Edison clearly!

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

They are going to have a field day down our flank’s tonight. Perfect for Harry Kane…

To be fair, for as good as Walker is, Son has always had the measure of him. And Ake is by far our most solid left back.

 

[Ghostofmerlin]

Mahrez and grealish will defo play out wide so it’s got to be two up top. Happy with that part of it

But will Alvarez fall back a bit, like a false 9 situation? That might be a good look. I feel as though Alvarez and Haaland have been good together, when we've seen it.

 

[GaudinoMotors]

What’s with Phil’s poor form recently?

Hype