Tottenham’s projected starting XI at Bayer Leverkusen

By Rucker Haringey | Oct 17, 2016

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Tottenham Hotspur at The Hawthorns on October 15, 2016 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/WBA FC via Getty Images) /

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WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 15: Vincent Janssen of Tottenham Hotspur is closed down by Gareth McAuley of West Bromwich Albion during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Tottenham Hotspur at The Hawthorns on October 15, 2016 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 15: Vincent Janssen of Tottenham Hotspur is closed down by Gareth McAuley of West Bromwich Albion during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Tottenham Hotspur at The Hawthorns on October 15, 2016 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

Striker and Keeper

As you might have guessed, I believe Vincent Janssen is going to get another opportunity to lead the Spurs line. With Son playing as an attacking midfielder, Pochettino really doesn’t have another credible option.

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Janssen is a good choice against Leverkusen because he’ll provide his club with a true target man. Expect the Spurs midfield to be under pressure due to a fired-up home side. When in doubt, they’ll play the ball towards Janssen so he can hold it up.

Critics of the Dutch star will claim he needs to score to justify his inclusion in the starting XI, but that simply isn’t the case. If he can effectively bring his attacking teammates into the match his outing should be considered a success.

The choice at keeper makes itself when Hugo Lloris is fit. Pochettino won’t do anything overly complicated here. His French captain will certainly start such an important match.

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