Team vs Manchester City

[Blake Griffin]

Paulinho and Vertonghen are top class players and need to go straight into the starting line-up. We have been fortunate to play some dire teams the last two weeks, but starting the same team as last week will see us get blown off the pitch.

I know most won't agree, but this is close to what we saw against Stoke in the first half, where we played really well:

Lloris
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Walker Chiriches Vertonghen Rose

Dembele Paulinho
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Lennon Eriksen Soldado

Adebayor​

i don't remember soldado play left wing, no. why not just post what it really is - a lopsided 442.

 

[Mr Pink]

I'd imagine Vertonghen and Sandro the 2 most likely to start. Can't see Kaboul or Paulinho being used from the start.

Sandro has been out two weeks longer than Paulinho.

 

[Nerine]

Schmeichel

R.Carlos
Baresi
Maldini
Cafu

Ronaldo
Maradona
Zidane
Laudrup

Eusebio
Pelé

And we're playing FOUR-FOUR-FUCKING-TWO!

 

[Yid-ol]

Schmeichel

R.Carlos
Baresi
Maldini
Cafu

Ronaldo
Maradona
Zidane
Laudrup

Eusebio
Pelé

And we're playing FOUR-FOUR-FUCKING-TWO!

No dawson?! Pfft what are you thinking

 

[SlickMongoose]

Schmeichel

R.Carlos
Baresi
Maldini
Cafu

Ronaldo
Maradona
Zidane
Laudrup

Eusebio
Pelé

And we're playing FOUR-FOUR-FUCKING-TWO!

Little worried about fitness levels.

Especially Eusebio.

 

[Teddy Klinsmann]

Sandro has been out two weeks longer than Paulinho.

Was thinking more of the need for Sandro to play and combat their attacking players. We will need a DM next weds.

 

[tommyt]

Paulinho and Vertonghen are top class players and need to go straight into the starting line-up. We have been fortunate to play some dire teams the last two weeks, but starting the same team as last week will see us get blown off the pitch.

I know most won't agree, but this is close to what we saw against Stoke in the first half, where we played really well:

Lloris
​

Walker Chiriches Vertonghen Rose

Dembele Paulinho
​

Lennon Eriksen Soldado

Adebayor​

That lineup is a bit light on the right don't you think?

 

[Mr Pink]

Was thinking more of the need for Sandro to play and combat their attacking players. We will need a DM next weds.

Yes, I'll certainly not be complaining if Sandro is ready to go from the off.

 

[THFC 1882]

Jan Vertonghen ‏@Jan_Vertonghen 9 t
Happy to be back and played 60min today! Felt well, now looking forward to the next Prem.League game! Thx for your messages during recovery!

 

[ardiles&villa]

I hope he rests bentaleb..we need a proper DM. Capoue?

 

[chrissivad]

as long as they are all fit

Lloris
Walker Vlad Vertonghen Rose
Capoue Dembele Paulinho
Lennon................Eriksen
Ade​

 

[Flashspur]

Time to attack City and set them on the back foot. Tim should put out an attacking team and take the game to them and have a real go. No point taking a back step at WHL. We aren't pussies.

Audere Est Facere

 

[nightgoat]

This can't be right! He played and also scored for the U/21's against N'Castle (4-1) on Tues 14/01/2014.

OS Link : http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/spurs-4-1-newcastle-u21s-gallery-140114/

So how can Tim come out and say : Two other players - ''Andros Townsend and Erik Lamela - have yet to begin their comebacks''.

That last bit isn't part of the quote, so Sherwood didn't say it. It'll be whoever wrote that article not checking their facts properly.

 

[Spurger King]

I'd be tempted to play Vertonghen, and one of Sandro or Paulinho in place of Bentaleb. Not saying that Bentaleb hasn't done well, but this is the sort of game where a lack of experience could be heavily exploited.

If Soldado doesn't play, and with Lamela out (not that he'd start anyway), I'd go with:

Lloris
Walker__Dawson__Vertonghen__Rose
Dembele__Sandro
Lennon__Paulinho__Eriksen
Adebayor
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Wouldn't be surprised to see the same side that beat Swansea though.

 

[arunspurs]

I am changing my line up to this now that some key players are back

Lloris
Walker, Chiriches, Vertonghen, Rose,
Paulinho, Bentaleb, Sandro,
Lennon, Adebayor, Eriksen

Dropping Dembele -probably controversial. But against City, I want a midfield who don't give the ball easily (Bentaleb).And we don't have the ball, have the players to get it back (Sandro,Paulinho).

 

[Bulletspur]

I am changing my line up to this now that some key players are back

Lloris
Walker, Chiriches, Vertonghen, Rose,
Paulinho, Bentaleb, Sandro,
Lennon, Adebayor, Eriksen

Dropping Dembele -probably controversial. But against City, I want a midfield who don't give the ball easily (Bentaleb).And we don't have the ball, have the players to get it back (Sandro,Paulinho).

And you think Dembele gives away the ball easily? Interesting.....

 

[arunspurs]

And you think Dembele gives away the ball easily? Interesting.....

Agree that Dembele has improved in recent games.

But when opposition team game plan is to press high & hard, he always gives the ball away. Also his short passing game evaporates as well. All you need to do is look back at his play v Liverpool & Southampton away. Gave away numerous balls.

 

[HoltbiusMac]

Sandro playing 15 minutes less than the others in the friendly and his injury record this season makes me guess he won't be ready to start this one. Hopefully I'm wrong but that is my feeling on it..

 

[arunspurs]

Sandro playing 15 minutes less than the others in the friendly and his injury record this season makes me guess he won't be ready to start this one. Hopefully I'm wrong but that is my feeling on it..

Agreed. In fact would be surprised if any of the 3 start (Sandro,Paulinho,Vertonghen)

 

[arunspurs]

Any news on Townsend injury ?