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Tottenham projected XI v West Ham: Winks starts for Eriksen

By Rucker Haringey

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Harry Winks of Tottenham Hotspur runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on December 16, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Harry Winks of Tottenham Hotspur runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on December 16, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) /
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SWANSEA, WALES – JANUARY 02: Renato Sanches of Swansea City (l) is challenged by Victor Wanyama of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Swansea City and Tottenham Hotspur at Liberty Stadium on January 2, 2018 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
SWANSEA, WALES – JANUARY 02: Renato Sanches of Swansea City (l) is challenged by Victor Wanyama of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Swansea City and Tottenham Hotspur at Liberty Stadium on January 2, 2018 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) /

Defensive midfielder-Victor Wanyama

The most encouraging thing coming out of the Swansea match for Tottenham was the return of Victor Wanyama. The talented midfielder didn’t look rusty at all against the Swans during his substitute appearance.

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Pochettino will desperately hope that he looks just as good as a starter against the Hammers. Moyes will try to use his squad’s physicality to gain a foothold in the midfield, but Wanyama’s heft should leave West Ham frustrated. A cool, composed 90 minutes from Wanyama will put Tottenham in great shape to take all three points.

Defensive midfielder-Eric Dier

Pochettino could go in a number of different directions here. It’s very possible he could elect to rest Dier. If he does, look for Moussa Sissoko to be the choice. I’m betting against that though. Pochettino trusts Dier and will want to make sure he has a solid defense in this match.

The key, as always, for Dier will be to keep the game simple. His performance dips when he tries to take on too much of an offensive load. The Englishman needs to concern himself with moving the ball forward as quickly as possible. He doesn’t need to play like Pirlo for Tottenham to be successful.

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