**** OMT Tottenham Hotspur v Sheffield United ****

[AdamB]

Would love to see Dele and Bale come on later, but prob wishful thinking.

Dele isnt in the squad, so a little unlikely that he'll come on

 

[elyid]

It says something when you look at the squad and don't notice than Dele isn't in it!!

Would love to see Dele and Bale come on later, but prob wishful thinking.

Ouch, yep just assumed he was on the bench.
Can only assume Jose is trying to making him angry in the hope it moves him up a level.

 

[DubSpur]

Jesus a back 5

A back 3 or 5, doesn't need to be defensive, it all depends on how the wingbacks are used.

 

[AdamB]

We have our three crap back-up wingers plus Gedson on the bench ahead of Dele. Even picking them all (and Gedson) rather than Winks makes no sense

 

[Dicko]

A back 3 or 5, doesn't need to be defensive, it all depends on how the wingbacks are used.

True, I'm just being pessimistic

 

[Lemonade Money]

A back 3 or 5, doesn't need to be defensive, it all depends on how the wingbacks are used.

Exactly, whatever the formation we'll still have 3 defenders when we're on the attack, and 10 when we're 1-0 up.

 

[MKSpur]

There’s absolutely no reason for Dele to be here if he can’t even get on the bench. Still if we need a goal we can add the triple threat of Sissoko, Gedson and Lamela if need be.

 

[Finney Is Back]

Jesus a back 5

I don’t mind this line up at all.... It has more creative players in it. Just as long as Aurier and Regi stay quite high up (typically with at least one always staying high up the pitch) then it should help,stretch the opposition.

I think it is sensible having Rodon in there to make up for Dier’s weakness defending headers.

I’m glad that Jose has done something different to be honest.

 

[Finney Is Back]

Ouch, yep just assumed he was on the bench.
Can only assume Jose is trying to making him angry in the hope it moves him up a level.

He is clearly trying to force him out I’d say....

 

[Finney Is Back]

Exactly, whatever the formation we'll still have 3 defenders when we're on the attack, and 10 when we're 1-0 up.

Attacking with 6 or 7 players is absolutely fine.

 

[Abbeyspur]

Nobody in their right mind would pick Gedson ahead of Dele. Looks as if Mourinho is making a point again. Reguillon in front of Davies hasn't really worked so far but hopefully his good performance on Wednesday might change that today. not feeling confident.

 

[billyiddo]

So are we playing Ndombele alongside Hojberg in a 2 here or is Hojberg on his own in the middle?

Where's the link between midfield and attack if the former?

 

[Baleforce]

Well that’s an interesting lineup...

I worry about the midfield, Hojbjerg will have a busy afternoon.

 

[Baleforce]

So are we playing Ndombele alongside Hojberg in a 2 here or is Hojberg on his own in the middle?

Where's the link between midfield and attack if the former?

Someone is either playing way out of position again or Kane is playing deeper?

 

[harr1984]

It says something when you look at the squad and don't notice than Dele isn't in it!!

So how do you look at the squad and don’t notice Dele wasn’t in it yet at the same time mention Dele isn’t in it?

 

[harr1984]

Well that’s an interesting lineup...

I worry about the midfield, Hojbjerg will have a busy afternoon.

I don’t know, NDombele has been noticeably getting around the pitch more and lasting longer in recent games - perhaps Mourinho trusts him to be more CM now and put in a real shift....

 

[markysimmo]

Well that’s an interesting lineup...

I worry about the midfield, Hojbjerg will have a busy afternoon.

and if he gets booked will miss a hugely important game too

 

[billyiddo]

Unless... Dier CM?

 

[paxtonwolf]

Is seems Dele is toast if he cant get in before Gedson

 

[afsoc4life]

I dont know what has happened to us and scoring goals - surely we need to correct that. For me, Son needs a rest.. he looks tired to me