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Tottenham’s new signings: The chances each star will play v Everton

By Rucker Haringey

SWANSEA, WALES - MAY 21: Swansea player Fernando Llorente celebrates his and the winning goal during the Premier League match between Swansea City and West Bromwich Albion at Liberty Stadium on May 21, 2017 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
SWANSEA, WALES - MAY 21: Swansea player Fernando Llorente celebrates his and the winning goal during the Premier League match between Swansea City and West Bromwich Albion at Liberty Stadium on May 21, 2017 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) /
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PARIS, FRANCE – APRIL 06: Serge Aurier of Paris Saint-Germain and Sergio Aguero of Manchester City compete for the ball during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final First Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City at Parc des Princes on April 6, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – APRIL 06: Serge Aurier of Paris Saint-Germain and Sergio Aguero of Manchester City compete for the ball during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final First Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City at Parc des Princes on April 6, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /

1. Serge Aurier

Without a doubt, the player Tottenham fans most want to see on Saturday is fiery right back Serge Aurier. He’s arrived at the club with the highest level of acclaim and Spurs fans are concerned over Kieran Trippier’s ability to start at right back.

Unfortunately for Tottenham fans around the globe, the odds are stacked against seeing Aurier in the starting XI on Saturday. He only returned to London on Thursday after playing for the Ivory Coast during International Break. It’s hard to see him being ready to play a full 90 against the Toffees.

It’s also key to remember that Spurs have a massive Champions League fixture v Dortmund coming up midweek. As much as we’d all like to see Aurier play against Everton, it might be wise to hold him out until the Dortmund match. His pace could be the difference between Spurs earning a result or suffering a defeat against the Bundesliga power.

Next: Tottenham projected starting XI v Everton

Even so, it shouldn’t shock anyone if Aurier finds a way into this match one way or another. Pochettino’s been coy about his chances, but that could just be a clever gambit to lower fan expectations. In the end I’d be surprised to see him start, but a second half cameo is a distinct possibility.

30% chance

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