Tottenham projected XI to face Paços in Conference League second leg

Tottenham Hotspur projected XI to face Paços in Conference League

By Aaron Coe | Aug 26, 2021

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Bryan Gil of Tottenham vs Paços de Ferreira

PACOS DE FERREIRA, PORTUGAL – AUGUST 19: Bryan Gil of Tottenham Hotspur in action during the UEFA Conference League Play-Off Leg One match between FC Pacos De Ferreira and Tottenham Hotspur at Estadio da Mata Real on August 19, 2021, in Pacos de Ferreira, Portugal. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) /

Tottenham Starting Forwards

With Harry Kane starting at the center forward position the question is who will be there to get him the ball. With Lucas Moura and Heung-Min Son both seemingly struggling with some minor issues at the Wolves this past Sunday, we should expect to see some alternatives wide of Harry Kane.

Left-Wing: Ryan Sessegnon

Last week Ryan Sessegnon was a bit off the pace. Having only played 45 minutes in a youth match before the game, it is a bit understandable that the Englishman was not in top form. Now a full week later, and a couple of weeks into full-time training, we should see a better Sessegnon. This will be a big opportunity for Sessegnon and maybe one of his last this season if he cannot play better than last week. Sess gets another shot this week and with Kane in the middle, he should make it count.

Center forward: Harry Kane

As we established, with Kane fit and available, and back reintegrated fully with the first team, there is no reason not to start Harry Kane. Kane needs the minutes to work on his match fitness and frankly, Tottenham needs to make sure they win. There is no better way to help ensure victory than playing your best player. No matter what else has transpired, there is no doubting, Kane is Tottenham’s best player.

Right-Wing: Bryan Gil

Maybe in the ideal world, Bryan Gil would be on the left side and not the right as yet another naturally left-footed player. However, with the need to get Sessegnon some minutes as well as Gil, it likely means Bryan goes to the right. The good news is that Bryan can likely be effective anywhere on the pitch. The even better news is that he will be sending crosses into Harry Kane. Expect to see Bryan pick up at least his first assist Thursday evening.