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Tottenham’s current best 11 and how they should line up

By Gary Pearson

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 07: Erik Lamela of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Bromwich Albion at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 7, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 07: Erik Lamela of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Bromwich Albion at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 7, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images) /
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A slightly different starting 11 this afternoon saw Tottenham comfortably beat West Brom 2-0, begging the question, what is Jose Mourinho’s best team and how should they line up?

I’m not even sure the gaffer knows the answer to that question. None of his players are immune from enduring a poor patch of form. As we’ve seen in recent weeks, most of Tottenham personnel, in some form or another, haven’t consistently played up to their potential.

Jose certainly has his favourite starting 11. But has he got it right, or should a few of his preferred team make way for more suitable, more in-form members of the squad?

Tottenham’s current best starting 11

First and foremost: Tottenham should play with the 4-2-3-1 system that offers balance, attacking prowess and a solid, stable foundation at the back. Enough of the 3-5-1-1 system that has yielded so many shaky, disappointing results.

Defence

Eric Dier drops to the bench in favour of Davinson Sanchez, solely due to Dier’s recent abysmal form. Drained of confidence, Dier’s propensity to commit a schoolboy blunder has increased dramatically in recent weeks. It’s saying something when you think Sanchez is more reliable and less prone, albeit slightly, to committing a game-changing error.

Serge Aurier loses out to Matt Doherty based on the same reasoning. Aurier is more athletic and offers more going forward. However, his erratic behaviour and unreliable nature makes him too risky a choice.

Ben Davies gets the nod, merely due to Sergio Reguilón’s current injury ailment.

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