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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 – AUGUST 20: Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur in action during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at White Hart Lane on August 20, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 20: Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur in action during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at White Hart Lane on August 20, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

1. Dele Alli

Lost in all of the consternation about how Kane and Eriksen are struggling, is the reality that Dele Alli hasn’t been all that good either. He’ll look to build on a bright substitute appearance for England to kickstart his season against the Potters.

I quite like this matchup for Alli too. I think Stoke is a bit soft in the middle of the pitch, which should give the Spurs starlet quite a bit of room to run. When he’s feeling free, he’s a nightmare for his opponent.

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He should get plenty of time and space on the ball in this match. I quite like his chances to find the back of the net as well. He’ll need to work hard to dodge Giannelli Imbula, but after that, he should find some smooth sailing.

If Tottenham are going to grab three points, my money is on Dele Alli to be the Man of the Match. It’s a favorable matchup, and it’s time for him to pick up his game. Back on the former MK Dons product to contribute in a big way Saturday.

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