Tottenham’s new signings: The chances each star will play v Everton
3. Davinson Sanchez
Sanchez is one of two new signings who could realistically start the match at Everton. His ability to join the starting XI boils down to what formation Pochettino elects to play. If Poch chooses a 4-2-3-1 he’ll start the match on the bench. If he elects to go with a 3-4-3, the talented Colombian should find himself in the starting lineup.
As you can see by 40% likelihood, I believe it’s slightly more likely that Pochettino will go with four at the back. The injury to Danny Rose makes playing a back three (or five) more difficult. Ben Davies doesn’t have the pace to drive the Tottenham attack up the pitch.
Sanchez shouldn’t be discouraged by this. He’s the club’s record signing and they clearly didn’t buy him to leave him on the pitch very long. One of Pochettino’s biggest priorities is to get him ready for the starting XI as soon as possible. The Everton match just looks to be a bit too soon.
In another couple of weeks, Sanchez may easily become one of the first names on Pochettino’s team sheet. As it stands currently, he’ll enter the Everton match as his manager’s first defensive option off the bench.