Tottenham projected starting 11 for Conference League match at Mura

Tottenham’s starting lineup for away match at Mura

With December, the most congested month of Premier League action, fast approaching, it will be interesting to see if Conte rotates the squad for matches of this nature. Does he trust Pierluigi Gollini enough to get the required three points? Yes he does.

Because Gollini started in Spurs’ 5-1 triumph at home over Mura, logic suggests Conte will go back to the Italian keeper, particularly considering the opposition’s inability to muster a point thus far.

Japhet Tanganga gets the nod alongside Eric Dier and Joe Rodon. Conte will want to rest one of his starters while concurrently ensuring stability across the backline. Dier offers that stability, allowing Ben Davies to rest and Rodon to come into the first team. Though Davinson Sanchez, who enjoyed a successful cameo against Leeds, could just as easily start in Tanganga’s place, whom he might save for Burnley on Sunday.

Conte’s fanatical desire to win might convince him to opt instead to start a majority of first-team players, though he’ll have to put some faith in his fringe players sooner or later. Mura provides the opportunity for Conte to get a closer look at the likes of Matthew Doherty and Ryan Sessegnon, who also impressed off the bench in the win against Leeds.

Harry Winks struggled mightily against Leeds and will be relegated to the bench, allowing Oliver Skipp and Giovanni Lo Celso to enter the fray. Pierre Hojberg gets a well-deserved rest.

Tanguy Ndombele and Dele Alli get a chance to prove their worth to the new manager, while Harry Kane will use this opportunity to gain confidence in front of goal. If Kane can score a couple of early ones, he’ll be withdrawn when all three points are secured.

Conte might go with an entirely different starting 11, so here’s an alternative option:

Who do you think Conte will select for tomorrow’s match against Mura?