Tottenham Hotspur projected XI for north London derby

Tottenham Hotspur's Brazilian midfielder Lucas Moura (2R) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FA Cup third round football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Morecambe at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on January 9, 2022. - - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)
Tottenham Hotspur's Brazilian midfielder Lucas Moura (2R) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FA Cup third round football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Morecambe at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on January 9, 2022. - - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 12: Mason Mount of Chelsea battles for possession with Ben Davies of Tottenham Hotspur during the Carabao Cup Semi Final Second Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 12, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 12: Mason Mount of Chelsea battles for possession with Ben Davies of Tottenham Hotspur during the Carabao Cup Semi Final Second Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 12, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /

Tottenham projected defence

Spurs are still working with a somewhat makeshift defence as Eric Dier is still out and Romero is not quite ready for a full 90 minutes. After giving one youngster a chance for a few matches, we believe Conte will make a change on Sunday.

Left-back – Ben Davies

At this point, there really is no other name to write down in this position. We have seen Japhet Tanganga and Davinson Sanchez give it a run to limited effect. With Dier out, Davies has been the consistent performer defensively but Spurs need more. Davies needs to show more leadership in defence with Dier and Romero out, hopefully, he does that Sunday.

Centre-back – Joe Rodon

After Tanganga had back-to-back opportunities and ended up as the person most responsible for the last three goals Spurs have conceded, it is time for a change. Joe Rodon was billed as Dier’s backup and with the Englishman still out injured, Rodon needs to get his chance. If Rodon is not up for the challenge of the League, better to find that out against a weakened Arsenal than against Leicester or Chelsea.

Right-back – Davinson Sanchez

One player who has actually benefited from Romero’s absence is Davinson Sanchez. Whereas Tanganga has shown he may not be up to level yet, Sanchez has been playing consistently well for the majority of Conte’s brief tenure. Sanchez still has some issues to work out as it relates to clearing the ball but his overall play and confidence have been high of late.

Goalkeeper – Hugo Lloris

After being one of the more controversial moves to the bench against Chelsea, Hugo Lloris is again back in Tottenham’s starting line-up. Lloris has been playing rather well since Conte’s arrival and talk seems to be that he will be signed to a new contract soon. Spurs will likely need one or two big saves Sunday, Lloris should be up to the task.