Tottenham's projected starting XI vs. CSKA Moscow

Tottenham’s projected starting XI vs. CSKA Moscow

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur shoots during the Premier League match between Middlesbrough and Tottenham Hotspur at the Riverside Stadium on September 24, 2016 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) /

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MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 24: Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur shoots during the Premier League match between Middlesbrough and Tottenham Hotspur at the Riverside Stadium on September 24, 2016 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) /

Tottenham must earn three points at CSKA Moscow

Tottenham travel to Moscow on Tuesday in an intriguing Champions League tie. Spurs will be looking to erase memories of their opening match failure against Monaco. Three points against the Russian League club would go a long way towards improving the club’s standing in the Group Stage.

The challenging thing for Mauricio Pochettino is the reality that a huge Premier League match against Manchester City is looming on the weekend. The Spurs boss will have to carefully select his Champions League team with an eye towards the contest against Pep Guardiola’s club.

My guess is that Pochettino is going to put out his strongest XI on Tuesday and then see where things stand when the weekend arrives. Tottenham are going to need a road win in the Champions League to make up for the home loss to Monaco. They can’t afford to let an opportunity slip away by fielding anything less than a top squad.

Of course injuries are still a factor for Tottenham too. Harry Kane certainly won’t be available, but there’s hope that Danny Rose and Eric Dier can return. Moussa Dembele seems to be a little further away from his return. Read on to discover the 11 Spurs who Pochettino will choose to start the match against CSKA Moscow.

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