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Projected XI for Tottenham Hotspur at Burnley in the Premier League

By Aaron Coe

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur hands Harry Kane the match ball after his hat-trick during the UEFA Europa Conference League group G match between Tottenham Hotspur and NS Mura at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 30, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur hands Harry Kane the match ball after his hat-trick during the UEFA Europa Conference League group G match between Tottenham Hotspur and NS Mura at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 30, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Sergio Reguilon of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring his teams second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 21, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 21: Sergio Reguilon of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 21, 2021, in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) /

Spurs projected midfield starters

While it seemed maybe there would be some competition out wide in the midfield at wing-back, the game at Mura left little doubt at who the top wing-backs are in the squad. After that performance in Slovenia, the only real question with the midfield for Conte is Skipp or Winks.

Left wing-back – Sergio Reguilón

Ryan Sessegnon took a few minutes from Sergio Reguilón last weekend then started midweek. However, after a nightmare of 30 minutes that saw him receive two bookings and his walking papers, there is little doubt Reguilón is starting in league play. Reguilón scored his first career Spurs goal last time out – the winner against Leeds – and will be looking to again push forward. A player with the tools to excel in Conte’s system, Reguilón will be one of the keys for Tottenham to win.

Central midfield – Pierre-Emile Højbjerg

Another player who did not bathe himself in glory midweek was Pierre Højbjerg. His cameo was full of bad passes and poor touches. Højbjerg is a player who really needed to have the night off as he has played so much for club and country since coming over from Southampton two summers ago. He may not have the all-around game Conte really wants but there is no questioning the desire, heart, and effort from Højbjerg which is something this team desperately needs.

Central midfield – Harry Winks

This was a tough decision in our lineup and imagine it will also be a tough call for Conte. Winks was poor early last weekend but truly stepped up to help Spurs top Leeds. Skipp had been starting but was out on suspension and then did not exactly play well midweek in Europe. Bad passes and poor control plagued Skippy on a tough night. It is not that Skipp has lost Conte’s trust but Winks has earned it and gets the call.

Right wing-back – Emerson Royal

Maybe outside of Harry Kane, the one name we know will be on the sheet in league play is Emerson Royal. The Brazilian wide-man has played all but 45 minutes in the league since coming over from Barcelona, although Spurs’ results have not been great since then, it is hardly Royal’s fault. He was toasted last week by Jack Harrison on the goal against Leeds but overall has shown to be as good in defence as he is pushing forward. With time under Conte, Royal should shine.