Tottenham projected starting XI vs. Gillingham on Wednesday

Tottenham projected starting XI vs. Gillingham

WOKINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 22: Shayon Harrison of Tottenham celebrates with team mates after scoring his teams fourth goal of the game during the Premier League 2 match between Reading and Tottenham Hotspur on August 22, 2016 in Wokingham, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images) /

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WOKINGHAM, ENGLAND – AUGUST 22: Shayon Harrison of Tottenham celebrates with team mates after scoring his teams fourth goal of the game during the Premier League 2 match between Reading and Tottenham Hotspur on August 22, 2016 in Wokingham, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images) /

Tottenham will start a lot of youth against Gillingham

Tottenham don’t have the Europa League to use as a laboratory for their young players this season, but they do have Wednesday night against Gillingham. Expect Mauricio Pochettino to start a heavily rotated side in the EFL Third Round fixture at White Hart Lane.

The League One opponent should provide Spurs with a real opportunity to give some key senior players a rest. Fixtures have come hot and heavy given the club’s involvement in Champions League football along with the normal Premier League slate.

Pochettino’s job has been made even more complicated due to the recent rash of Spurs’ injuries against Sunderland. Harry Kane sustained ankle damage that could sideline him for an extended period of time. Eric Dier and Moussa Dembele both went off with what appear to be minor hamstring injuries. None of the three will feature against Gillingham.

It’s not that Tottenham will completely punt their starting XI, but expect to see some faces that haven’t graced the first team squad yet this season. Spurs have a real opportunity to throw some of their Academy players right into the fire. Read on to discover the predicted starting XI for Wednesday evening’s clash.

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