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Tottenham tactics: Who would be the best starting XI for Spurs if every star was healthy?

By Rucker Haringey

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Kyle Walker of Tottenham Hotspur walks out of the tunnel during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at White Hart Lane on October 2, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Kyle Walker of Tottenham Hotspur walks out of the tunnel during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at White Hart Lane on October 2, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 02: Christian Eriksen of Tottenham Hotspur arrives at the stadium prior to kick off during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at White Hart Lane on October 2, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 02: Christian Eriksen of Tottenham Hotspur arrives at the stadium prior to kick off during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at White Hart Lane on October 2, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images) /

Central Attacking Midfielder-Christian Eriksen

Those who’ve been watching Spurs closely this season realize that Pochettino has switched to a 4-1-4-1 in certain matches. Clearly, I think this if the way of the future at White Hart Lane given m inclusion of both Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli as starting, attacking midfielders.

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The Danish star has subtly shifted his role for the club in recent weeks. He isn’t playing nearly as high up the pitch as he used to. Instead, he’s remaining deeper in the formation and pulling the strings with his devastating passing ability.

It certainly conjures up images of Luka Modric in a Tottenham shirt. He isn’t the equal of the Real Madrid superstar, but it’s not unthinkable that he may ascend to that level of play. He’s got the same physical capabilities as the Croatian star.

Eriksen still runs his socks off from his new role, but you won’t see him pressing the opposing keeper as much as you used to. Instead, his sprints will be designed to make secondary runs into the box. That should lead to quite a few shots from distance from the dangerous midfielder.

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