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Tottenham vs Monaco: Probable Spurs starting XI

By Rucker Haringey

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Mauricio Pochettino of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur at Britannia Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Mauricio Pochettino of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur at Britannia Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /
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STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 10: Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his sides third goal with his team mates during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur at Britannia Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 10: Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his sides third goal with his team mates during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur at Britannia Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

Center attacking midfield-Dele Alli

Dele Alli may only be 20-years-old, but he’s already one of Tottenham’s most important players. He’s definitely going to get the start against Monaco. The only question really is where he might be deployed.

In truth, it doesn’t really matter. Tottenham’s attacking midfield three rotate regularly, so just because I believe Alli will start the match in the middle, doesn’t mean he’ll stay there for 90 minutes. The important thing is to get the English starlet on the ball early and often.

Left attacking midfield-Christian Eriksen

Tottenham’s Danish maestro finally returned to form against Stoke providing two scintillating assists. As I predicted, the signing of a new contract with Spurs allowed him to return to his top form. He looked like a totally different player against the Potters.

Eriksen is another Spur who could have opted to leave the club to take a guaranteed route to Champions League football. His loyalty will be rewarded with a start against Monaco.

Right attacking midfield-Erik Lamela

This is without a doubt, the toughest spot to predict. Pochettino will choose between the man he’s started all season long in Erik Lamela, or the player who ignited the Spurs offensive against Stoke, Son Heung-Min.

It’s important to remember that Lamela didn’t do anything to lose his starting position. Son got the nod based on his late return from Argentina duty. If the International Break hadn’t occurred, Son would have been on the bench against the Potters.

Of course, that isn’t what happened. Son did get the start, and he took full advantage of the opportunity. Selecting him to start would be entirely justified. It’s not going to happen though, Pochettino is going to opt for the tougher of the two players, and that’s clearly Erik Lamela.

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