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Tottenham projected starting XI v Swansea: Pochettino changes formations again

By Rucker Haringey

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: Christian Eriksen of Tottenham Hotspur throws the ball during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium on September 13, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: Christian Eriksen of Tottenham Hotspur throws the ball during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium on September 13, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) /
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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) /

Striker-Fernando Llorente

The tall Spaniard had some good times at Swansea, but he’s ecstatic to be playing for Tottenham now. Pochettino will be very anxious to see what he can do with a start against his old mates.

Expect him to play as the higher of the two strikers in this match. Kane will move all around the pitch while Llorente will occupy Swansea’s central defenders. Watch out for Llorente to put Spurs in the lead with his head early in this match.

Striker-Harry Kane

No one will be more excited to see Llorente in the starting XI than Harry Kane. He’s perfectly capable of leading the line on his own, but he’ll be very intrigued by the idea of playing with another world-class centre forward.

With Llorente playing high up the pitch, Kane will have the freedom to create havoc with late runs in and around the box. For people who believe Kane is best suited to be a number ten, this match will be a beautiful thing.

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Keeper-Hugo Lloris

In some ways it would make sense to give Michel Vorm a meaningful start in this match. However, it’s a smarter decision to give him that opportunity against Barnsley. As such, Lloris stays in goal against the Swans.

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