For numerous transfer windows Tottenham Hotspur Chairman did nothing, despite the warnings of manager Mauricio Pochettino. Now Levy’s inactivity, and ignorance of Pochettino’s advice are coming home to roost as Spurs are in a dreadful place right now.
It didn’t take long for the side that went to the Champions League title game last year, and consistently finished in the top three in the Premier League, to fall off in form. Dele Alli, once a promising young superstar in the making, has seen his individual form fall off a cliff. Christian Eriksen, arguably the team’s most creative playmaker, wanted out this summer and didn’t get it.
More key players will see their current contracts expire at the end of the season; many won’t be back. Let’s take a look at who Pochettino could select in his first team on Saturday, when his side goes for their first win since January on the road in Premier League play.
Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Southampton
Son Harry Kane Christian Eriksen
Tanguy Ndombele Harry Winks Erik Lamela
Ben Davies Davinson Sanchez Toby Alderweireld Kyle Walker-Peters
Hugo Lloris
Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton & Hove Albion FYIs
Kickoff: Oct. 5, 12:30 pm Falmer Stadium
Team news for both sides: go to this link
Form Guide: Brighton & Hove Albion- LDDLL Tottenham Hotspur- WLWDL
Google’s result probability: Tottenham Hotspur win 49%, Draw 27%, Brighton & Hove Albion victory 24%
Prediction: Brighton 2, Tottenham 2
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