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Tottenham’s projected starting XI vs. CSKA Moscow

By Rucker Haringey

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)
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: George Friend of Middlesbrough (L) puts pressure on Toby Alderweireld of Tottenham Hotspur (R) 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)
MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 24: George Friend of Middlesbrough (L) puts pressure on Toby Alderweireld of Tottenham Hotspur (R) 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) /

The Defense

There isn’t a ton of drama in Pochettino’s defensive selections. He has a clear preference for his starting five at the back. Expect to see those five start the match in Russia.

Captain Hugo Lloris will get the start in goal. He’ll be desperate to help his club get the three points they failed to capture against Monaco.

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The central defensive partnership is just as easy to pick. With all due respect to Cameron Carter-Vickers and Kevin Wimmer, they aren’t going to factor into the starting XI here. Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld will start in front of Lloris as usual.

At right back, Kyle Walker will look to continue his excellent start to the 2016-17 campaign. He’s arguably been Spurs’ most consistent performer on the young season.

Left back is the only spot up for grabs and it’s a huge call for Pochettino. As much as I think the club would benefit from Danny Rose’s return in such a crucial match, I think the manager will err on the side of caution. Ben Davies should get yet another start in relief of the England international.

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