Whenever I look at your Avatar I hear “Love the beard darling…gives me [thrust] something to hold on to“ running through my head.I don't think it's the worst idea. Kind of: here's what we regularly face in the PL. Deal with it.
I thought he handled some of it quite well actually. But he had a rude awakening when Zaha kept besting him. At least he got to experience the thrill of Spurs at their worst right from the get go. All other sensations can only be more positive!