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Tottenham Hotspur projected XI for Premier League trip to Watford

By Aaron Coe

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur scores his teams first goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Watford at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 29, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur scores his teams first goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Watford at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 29, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images) /
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Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Watford at Tottenham
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 29: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Watford at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 29, 2021, in London, England. (Photo by James Williamson – AMA/Getty Images) /

Tottenham projected forwards

Conte goes back to his top three attackers for Watford, with the idea of finding spaces between and behind the Hornets defence, which is likely to be missing former Tottenham defender Danny Rose.

Left forward – Heung-min Son

Sonny had some chances against Southampton, forcing three saves from Fraser Forster. It was Heung-min Son who was taken down in the box, earning both the red card and the penalty which ultimately earned Spurs the point. Having scored on a free kick against Watford, Son will be looking to get back in the goals against the Hornets.

Centre forward – Harry Kane

Conte made it rather clear in his press conference that following a brief period of recovery Harry Kane was ready to go again for the club. With Bergwijn out, Spurs really have few alternatives to Kane leading the line. More importantly, Kane is finally starting to find some form and was robbed of a brace his last time out. We should expect Kane to be back in the goals Saturday.

Right forward – Lucas Moura

Coming in off the bench against Southampton, Lucas Moura was nearly as effective as he normally is. With the Saints super deep in their low block, there was very little space for Moura to do what he does. While we can expect Watford to likely sit back and look to hit on the counter, Moura should still be able to find space and make some plays.