I think we can get away with playing Bentaleb against Hull. As much as I would prefer another midfielder if they are fit, I am no longer going to underestimate Tim's willingness to start him. Please no Siggy on the left, and maybe a little Soldado-Ade partnership and I think the dicking can commence.
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I think we'll see the 4-4-2 again Saturday. Would really like to see us utilize it to pounce early against their goalkeeper situation. Depending on Dembele's situation (he's bounced back from knocks very quickly several times before), I'd like to see
Walker Dawson Chiriches Fryers (assuming for now Rose's card holds up)
Lennon Capoue Dembele Eriksen
Ade Soldado
Very much hoping of course that the additional few days are time enough to get a few guys healthy. Part of me thinks Tim's quote pregame about not rushing guys back holds truth in that he specifically didn't want them risked for City, a game in which the outlook was not great. If that's the case, I'd be delighted to see Vertonghen and Paulinho back specifically from the four that participated in the West Ham friendly.
Since beating Fulham 6-0 at home Hull have failed to score in the subsequent 4 games (1 home game vs Chelsea and 3 away games vs Liverpool, Palace and Norwich).
What this means for them is that the perfect team is coming to their ground to stop the rot.
Hull play a 3-5-2 formation so what we really need is Lennon to pull his finger out of his arse and become an attacking player again and for Towsend/Lamela to also be involved. A 3 man central midfield of Paulinho, Dembele and Holtby/Bentaleb would probably also help.
What this means for them is that the perfect team is coming to their ground to stop the rot.
Hull play a 3-5-2 formation so what we really need is Lennon to pull his finger out of his arse and become an attacking player again and for Towsend/Lamela to also be involved. A 3 man central midfield of Paulinho, Dembele and Holtby/Bentaleb would probably also help.
I think he'll struggle to make it over from Dortmund in time for the match...
also, I don't think he's allowed to play for more than one club at a time... if you get ma'drift??
I think hull will get somthing if it is the same team as city
What, you mean Auguero, Dzeko, Yaya Toure & Kompany are moving to Hull this week??
Blimey, we don't have a prayer!
....ohhhhhhhhhh, you meant us!
aulinhofacepalm:
http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/hull-vs-spurs-team-news-310114/
Younes Kaboul, Paulinho and Jan Vertonghen are back in the squad to face Hull on Saturday.
All three players have been training for over a week now and all three have played in private friendlies against West Ham and QPR.
Younes (thigh) last appeared at City on November 24, Jan (ankle) has been out since the win at Fulham on December 4 while Paulinho (ankle) picked up an injury against Stoke on December 28.
"Paulinho was a real eye-opener in that game," said Head Coach, Tim Sherwood. "I was was impressed that day and he's back in contention."
Erik Lamela (thigh) and Andros Townsend (hamstring) remain sidelined. "They are not ready yet but getting closer every day," added Tim.
Danny Rose is also available after his one-match ban for a straight red card against City was rescinded by the FA.
Younes Kaboul, Paulinho and Jan Vertonghen are back in the squad to face Hull on Saturday.
All three players have been training for over a week now and all three have played in private friendlies against West Ham and QPR.
Younes (thigh) last appeared at City on November 24, Jan (ankle) has been out since the win at Fulham on December 4 while Paulinho (ankle) picked up an injury against Stoke on December 28.
"Paulinho was a real eye-opener in that game," said Head Coach, Tim Sherwood. "I was was impressed that day and he's back in contention."
Erik Lamela (thigh) and Andros Townsend (hamstring) remain sidelined. "They are not ready yet but getting closer every day," added Tim.
Danny Rose is also available after his one-match ban for a straight red card against City was rescinded by the FA.
Looking forward to this massively. My first Tottenham away game. Despite Wednesday, I am confident that we will win 5-1, Huddlestone scoring for both sides
Hat trick for Holtby in this game I think...................
Journos always cut the quote short to feed their agenda. TS continued by saying, "as I'd never seen him before."
Sandro's not mentioned as we've sold him to half the clubs in Serie A.