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Tottenham projected starting XI vs West Brom

By Rucker Haringey

ENFIELD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 13: Vincent Janssen, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Toby Alderweireld and Moussa Sissoko of Tottenham during the Tottenham Hotspur training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on October 13, 2016 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
ENFIELD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 13: Vincent Janssen, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Toby Alderweireld and Moussa Sissoko of Tottenham during the Tottenham Hotspur training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on October 13, 2016 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images) /
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MOSCOW, RUSSIA – SEPTEMBER 27: Kieran Trippier of Tottenham Hotspur in action FC during the UEFA Champions League match between PFC CSKA Moskva and Tottenham Hotspur FC at the CSKA Arena stadium on September 27, 2016 in Moscow. (Photo by Epsilon/Getty Images)
MOSCOW, RUSSIA – SEPTEMBER 27: Kieran Trippier of Tottenham Hotspur in action FC during the UEFA Champions League match between PFC CSKA Moskva and Tottenham Hotspur FC at the CSKA Arena stadium on September 27, 2016 in Moscow. (Photo by Epsilon/Getty Images) /

The Fullbacks

I’ve gone on record several times with my belief that Danny Rose and Kyle Walker form the best fullback pairing in the Premier League. Tottenham can be dominant with both men in the starting XI. Unfortunately, I don’t believe that will be the case on Saturday.

In his pre-match press conference, Pochettino referenced a few injuries to players that he didn’t want to elaborate on. My best guess, is that the gaffer was referring to one of his fullbacks.

After all, both men were involved for England during the International Break. Each star also plays at full speed at all times. Neither knows how to play at half-speed to avoid injury.

Kyle Walker deserves a rest and Kieran Trippier deserves a Premier League start. Given the amount of possession that Spurs are likely to enjoy, playing Trippier could be the perfect play. His ability to drill excellent crosses into the box could unlock the Pulis defense.

I actually believe Pochettino is going to deploy both of his second choice fullbacks at the Hawthorns. Ben Davies can hold up against West Brom’s rather predictable attack and Rose could also use the rest before Tuesday’s match.  Tottenham will make fine use of their bench on Saturday at both fullback spots.

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