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Tottenham projected XI v United: Key Spurs return for Pochettino

By Rucker Haringey

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with Victor Wanyama as he scores their second goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur at The King Power Stadium on May 18, 2017 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with Victor Wanyama as he scores their second goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur at The King Power Stadium on May 18, 2017 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 07: Kieran Trippier of Tottenham in action during The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and AFC Wimbledon at Wembley Stadium on January 7, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 07: Kieran Trippier of Tottenham in action during The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and AFC Wimbledon at Wembley Stadium on January 7, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

Right back-Kieran Trippier

We’ll start the projection with Pochettino’s weakest selection. If Serge Aurier were fit, he’d certainly get the starting nod here. Unfortunately, he isn’t. That means Trippier gets the starting nod over Kyle Walker-Peters.

The Englishman will have his hands full with Alexis Sanchez all match long. Simply put, he’s got no chance of containing the Chilean by himself. He’ll need lots of assistance if Spurs are going to keep Alexis quiet down their right flank. If Trippier can hold his own it will be a big boost for his club.

Left back-Danny Rose

Several weeks ago everyone seemed to think Danny Rose would be playing for Manchester United by the time this match rolled around. As it stands, I’m backing him to make his return to the lineup in this crucial fixture.

Truthfully, it won’t shock me if Pochettino plays it safe and goes with Ben Davies instead. Rose is the better play though. He lives for big occasions like this. Rose’s athleticism and competitive spirit would be huge boosts for Tottenham in this tense affair.

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