Tottenham Hotspur have thrown the kitchen sink at Roberto De Zerbi, and they have successfully convinced one of the most high profile managers in world football to join them at a time when they are at grave risk of going down to the EFL Championship.
With his attacking minded 4-2-1-3 formation that is almost ubiquituous among the top teams in world fotoball, let's take a look at what his best starting lineup could be, using only the players who are currently available to Tottenham after the March international break.
GK Guglielmo Vicario
It's unclear if Guglielmo Vicario will miss any time at all from this hernia surgery, and although he's been poor this season, if he is pain free after the surgery, you'd have to back him to get back to playing well in goal again.
LB Destiny Udogie
Souza should actually get some play under Roberto De Zerbi and is very promising, but when he is healthy, which is sadly rarely ever, Destiny Udogie is the clear starting left back.
CB Cristian Romero
Cristian Romero will be one of the main beneficiaries of the De Zerbi appointment, in theory at least, and the captain is always going to be a starter for Tottenham.
CB Micky van de Ven
Although Micky van de Ven has been disappointing these last couple of months, there is simply no way he does not start for Spurs under any manager.
RB Pedro Porro
Who else is going to start at right back? Djed Spence? There is no realistic alternative to Pedro Porro.
CM Archie Gray
Archie Gray has been Spurs best player over the last couple of weeks, shining in games in which Spurs have been miserable, such as the 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace. He is one of the best young No. 6's in European football and wanted by a lot of big clubs on the continent, and De Zerbi is going to love having a player with his passing ability and technical quality.
CM Lucas Bergvall
Recently back from injury, Lucas Bergvall is a tremendous young footballer who can change the dynamic of this team alongside Gray. These are two top talents De Zerbi has to make the most of.
AM Xavi Simons
Likewise, Xavi Simons is another talented young midfielder with world class potential, and a big reason why Johan Lange and Vinai Venkatesham selected De Zerbi was likely a belief that he could bring the best out of these top young footballers in an attacking system.
LW Mathys Tel
Snubbed by Thomas Frank repeatedly, Mathys Tel is the best option Tottenham have on the left wing. He has been as impressive as Gray lately, and if De Zerbi can get him in real goal scoring positions tactically, then he could blossom.
ST Dominic Solanke
Richarlison merits serious consideration here, but Dominic Solanke may be preferred. He has been starting more often lately, and while Richy has more goals and guts, Solanke's all around play and stabilizing presence will give him the nod.
RW Mohammed Kudus
Mohammed Kudus's return could be the missing piece the attack needed. De Zerbi loved Kudus as a transfer target in the past, and he was Tottenham's best player in the first half of the season, by far. He is the one to watch in this front line under the new manager.