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7 bold Tottenham season predictions

By Rucker Haringey

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Harry Kane (R) of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring the opening goal with Erik Lamela during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Norwich City at White Hart Lane on December 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Harry Kane (R) of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring the opening goal with Erik Lamela during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Norwich City at White Hart Lane on December 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) /
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JULY 26: Ryan Mason of Tottenham Hotspur controls the ball during the 2016 International Champions Cup match between Juventus FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 26, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images,)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JULY 26: Ryan Mason of Tottenham Hotspur controls the ball during the 2016 International Champions Cup match between Juventus FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 26, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images,) /

4. Ryan Mason will change positions

In truth, Mason likely won’t stay with the club all season long. There’s a slight chance he’ll be sold this summer, and a significant chance he’ll be jettisoned in the winter window. If he stays at Spurs, he’ll need to adapt quickly if he wants significant playing time.

The easy transition for Mason would be to push him forward into a reserve role in the attacking midfield. Spurs certainly have a need for reinforcements there. Mason played as a number ten frequently in his Academy days, which could allow him an easy transition.

There may be a different spot where Mason could ultimately end up though. Imagine for a moment him deployed as a full back. He may not have the outstanding pace that Pochettino prefers in his wide defenders, but he is pretty skillful with the ball. Is he really less athletic than Kieran Trippier?

If Mason wants to stay at White Hart Lane, he’s going to need to make a big change in his game. There’s no better adjustment for him to make than to switch positions.

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