Tottenham Hotspur projected XI for big trip to Leeds United

By Aaron Coe | May 7, 2021

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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 11: Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11, 2021, in London, England. . (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) /

Tottenham Projected Front

The attack should be one that looks somewhat familiar as it is the same group who ran roughshod over Sheffield. Leeds is a different kind of challenge but their man-to-man marking can be susceptible to movement. The movement was the one thing we got a lot of the last match and should expect again this game.

Son – Left Wing

Over the last couple of matches, we have seen a more aggressive Heung-Min Son on the ball for Tottenham. Seemingly more willing to attack players and try to get some service into the box, Son may be rounding back into form. With an outside shot at 20 goals in the league, the South Korean should be firing and ready to go after a goal and an assist last week.

Kane – Center-Striker

Harry Kane is another play that should be ready to go on Saturday. A few folks are making a fuss over Kane having not scored under Ryan Mason yet but that is more on Kane than on Mason. Harry had six shots in the last match alone, so there is no starvation of service. Rather, Harry Kane has simply been off the last couple of matches – with his shooting anyway. His hold-up play and passing have continued to be excellent, expect a big game from Kane against Leeds.

Bale – Right Wing

The question is if Gareth Bale can string a few good games together in a row. The answer is as much of interest to the country of Wales as it is to Tottenham Hotspur and Saturday should tell us something. With a week of rest following just over an hour last Saturday, Bale should be fit and ready.