I think people shouldn't waste time suggesting any type of formation different from what we've seen Jose use since day 1. It's not going to change. It will remain a 4-2-1-3, with a full back that stays back to create a 3cb block when we attack. And a full back that is a winger in attack. He will not change this formation and style of play any time soon. So, it's kinda a non starter to suggest anything outside of this paradigm.
What's helpful about knowing his preferred way of playing is that it makes it easier to pick the team, as it reduces guessing. Also it tells us quite clearly where we have holes in the squad.
Gazza
Aurier
Dav
Toby
Jan
Sissy
Winks
Dele
Moura
Kane
Son
Am I the only one who thinks Moura is too in and out . If he could replicate the Burnley game with the running and defensive work he would be fine but for me he is unreliable and I would play Son on the right of Kane and Sessegnon on the left with the caveat that if its not working these two could change wings .
I completely agree about his inconsistency, although I think Jose is going to try and add an industrious defensive side to his game. He's quick AF and has the leap of a radioactive salmon so he could be a really useful defensive presence if he works on that side of his game.He is frustratingly inconsistent. Has all the attributes to be dominant but rarely impacts a game. Need for from him that's for certain.
I completely agree about his inconsistency, although I think Jose is going to try and add an industrious defensive side to his game. He's quick AF and has the leap of a radioactive salmon so he could be a really useful defensive presence if he works on that side of his game.
He actually singled him out after the Burnley game so it's clearly something he's been working on:
Mourinho singles out Spurs attacker for “amazing” defensive work against Burnley
www.tottenhamblog.com
At least this way, even if he's not working wonders going forward, he's still providing something essential to the team (as if often the case with Lamela too).