Tottenham Hotspur projected starting 11 vs Wolves

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 16: Joe Rodon of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Everton and Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park on April 16, 2021 in Liverpool, 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 Joe Prior/Visionhaus/Getty Images) /

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Forwards and Formation

Harry Kane leads the attack, as always.

The big question is whether Dele Alli retains his position in support of Tottenham’s gunslinger. For me, it’s an unequivocal yes. While slightly fortuitous on Tottenham’s goal against Leeds, Dele’s incisive, albeit deflected, pass found a way through to Sonny, who finished with aplomb. Dele was also influential on Kane’s phantom offside goal.

Yes, there were times Dele didn’t track back. He was slightly lazy in periods of the match. However, at times he did his utmost to pressure Leeds’ defenders when they were on the ball. He’s not in the team to defend. That responsibility falls on the Tottenham’s back four, Hojberg and, to a lesser extent, Lo Celso.

So let’s see what Tottenham’s dynamic quartet have in store for Wolves at home. A more expansive pitch should allow Tottenham to play on the front foot, a setting conducive to a fluid and enterprising style of attack. Doherty and Davies can stay put, negating any chance of Wolves’ counter.

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What, if anything, would you change about this starting side?

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