How Will Tottenham Line Up In Anderlecht Rematch?
By Ryan Wrenn
Attacking Midfield
Érik Lamela, Mousa Dembélé, Christian Eriksen – There’s an argument to be made that Andros Townsend should get the start here. This is not that argument. Townsend’s temper tantrum after Tottenham’s win over Aston Villa – presumably over the fact that he sat on the bench the entire game while 18-year-old Josh Onomah made his first appearance for the club – more or less removes him from consideration. If it somehow doesn’t, then his ridiculous, selfish performance against Anderlecht two weeks ago should be basis enough to keep him well away from the starting XI.
The attacking midfield line therefore should remain unchanged from the one that so competently worked their way through Villa’s attempt at a pressing game. Expect any or all of these three to be among the primary candidates for an early substitution, particularly if Tottenham can put up a commanding lead early enough.
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