So after today's game we now have a better idea of how we will set up under the new gaffer. Ignoring new arrivals in Jan, who do you think will establish themselves as his first XI?
For me:
He loves Toby but his comments about Jan also suggest he's highly rated and I think he will go for the experienced duo
I thought Davies played well today and he is way more suited than Rose to this hybrid LB/CB role he was asked to play today.
Dier wasn't great but I think Mourinho will insist on having a proper defensive mind in there and as Wanyama doesnt have knees it has to be Dier - hopefully he can play into some form.
Ndombele can do everything Winks can do but better so I think it's clear he will takeover when he's back.
It looks like we could have something quite special with that front 4 and I think they will continue to be starters going forward.
That leaves Lamela, Gio and Sess for rotation behind Kane and that's quite healthy. Gio has real quality and will be ready to step in if any of that attacking 3 start to drop form.
I think Eriksen's cameo today was his last chance and Jose will have seen enough. The guy has nothing left to give in a Spurs shirt.
For me:
Gazza
Aurier--Toby--Jan--Davies
Dier---Ndombele
Lucas-----Dele----Son
Kane
Defensively I think Jose will persist with Aurier as we are not blessed with many options there and maybe he can get a tune out of him.Aurier--Toby--Jan--Davies
Dier---Ndombele
Lucas-----Dele----Son
Kane
He loves Toby but his comments about Jan also suggest he's highly rated and I think he will go for the experienced duo
I thought Davies played well today and he is way more suited than Rose to this hybrid LB/CB role he was asked to play today.
Dier wasn't great but I think Mourinho will insist on having a proper defensive mind in there and as Wanyama doesnt have knees it has to be Dier - hopefully he can play into some form.
Ndombele can do everything Winks can do but better so I think it's clear he will takeover when he's back.
It looks like we could have something quite special with that front 4 and I think they will continue to be starters going forward.
That leaves Lamela, Gio and Sess for rotation behind Kane and that's quite healthy. Gio has real quality and will be ready to step in if any of that attacking 3 start to drop form.
I think Eriksen's cameo today was his last chance and Jose will have seen enough. The guy has nothing left to give in a Spurs shirt.