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Tottenham’s 5 most important players vs Stoke

By Rucker Haringey

ENFIELD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Tottenham Hotspur unveil new signing Moussa Sissoko on August 31, 2016 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
ENFIELD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Tottenham Hotspur unveil new signing Moussa Sissoko on August 31, 2016 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Ben Davies of Tottenham Hotspur celeberates his team's 1-0 win in the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Watford at White Hart Lane on February 6, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 06: Ben Davies of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates his team’s 1-0 win in the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Watford at White Hart Lane on February 6, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) /

5. Ben Davies

Make no mistake about it, the absence of Danny Rose is a huge blow for Tottenham. Spurs are fortunate though, to have a backup with the skill and experience of Ben Davies.

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The Welshman doesn’t need to play a starring role against the Potters, he just needs to turn in a solid performance. Truthfully, if he can avoid any glaring defensive errors he’ll have done his job.

If he happens to influence the match going forward, Spurs should consider it a bonus. It’s entirely possible that will happen though. He’s an excellent crosser of the ball and that could help unlock the Stoke defense.

Ben Davies doesn’t need to be Danny Rose on Saturday. He just needs to play within himself. That will be enough for him to turn in an above average performance and put Tottenham in a position to win the match.

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