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The individual best suited for Tottenham’s No. 10 role

By Gary Pearson

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring their side's third goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 28, 2021 in London, England. 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 Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring their side's third goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 28, 2021 in London, England. 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 Julian Finney/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring their side’s third goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 28, 2021 in London, England. 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 Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring their side’s third goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 28, 2021 in London, England. 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 Julian Finney/Getty Images) /

Lucas Moura

Moura staked his claim on the role with a lively, adventurous and high-octane performance against Burnley this afternoon. Although Moura usually patrols a wider position, he looked incredibly comfortable attacking centrally. The Brazilian scored with a venomous left-footed drive in the first half in today’s route of Burnley, giving Jose Mourinho a lot to think about when selecting his team for Fulham on Thursday.

His formidable pace sets him apart from most of the other candidates. Moura plays to his strengths, driving directly at opposing defences with pace and verve. He has played extremely well in the Europa League this season, but has experienced domestic inconsistency. Though the Brazilian has now scored in two successive domestic matches and, like a number of his colleagues, is consistently gaining confidence.

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