Mourinho goes with 4-3-3 but no Lo Celso or Dier: Predicted Spurs XI vs Man Utd – opinion
It’s finally back, we’re finally back as Tottenham Hotspur host Manchester United in north London.
Ahead of this evening’s late kick-off, we’re delving into the sort of side Jose Mourinho could put out after a long-awaited three months since our last game – a shocking 3-0 defeat to RB Leipzig which saw us crash out of the Champions League.
What is your prediction for Spurs vs Utd?
But hey, things are a tad more positive now. The likes of Harry Kane, Heung-min Son and Steven Bergwijn are all back from injury.
Will any feature tonight? We think so, here’s how we predict Spurs will lineup…
Mourinho could run a 4-3-3 formation in order to feature a strong midfield trio.
Tanguy Ndombele is handed a start with the 23-year-old impressing the coaching staff with his work ethic and commitment during lockdown. He’s even looking a little more trim – it might finally be Ndombele season.
He’s joined by Harry Winks and another star to return from injury in Moussa Sissoko.
Hugo Lloris will be protected between the sticks by a back four of Ben Davies, Davinson Sanchez, Toby Alderweireld and Serge Aurier. It means there’s no place for out-of-contract Jan Vertonghen or Japhet Tanganga, who is dealing with a back problem.
German striker Jurgen Klinsmann spent two years at White Hart Lane in separate spells, but how many league goals did he contribute?
Mourinho won’t be able to call upon Dele Alli as he serves a one-game suspension and he’s unlikely to risk playmaker Giovani Lo Celso with the Argentine suffering an ongoing niggle.
Lucas Moura may also be preferred to Steven Bergwijn, who could make an impact from the bench along with potential substitutes Eric Dier, Gedson Fernandes and Erik Lamela.
Who do you think Mourinho should start tonight? Let us know below…