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Tottenham projected XI at Palace: Will Lucas Moura start again?

By Rucker Haringey

ROCHDALE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring the first Tottenham Hotspur goal during The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Rochdale and Tottenham Hotspur on February 18, 2018 in Rochdale, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
ROCHDALE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring the first Tottenham Hotspur goal during The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Rochdale and Tottenham Hotspur on February 18, 2018 in Rochdale, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) /
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TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 13: Christian Eriksen of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring his sides second goal with Erik Lamela of Tottenham Hotspur during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 First Leg match between Juventus and Tottenham Hotspur at Allianz Stadium on February 13, 2018 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 13: Christian Eriksen of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring his sides second goal with Erik Lamela of Tottenham Hotspur during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 First Leg match between Juventus and Tottenham Hotspur at Allianz Stadium on February 13, 2018 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

Attacking midfielder-Christian Eriksen

The talented Dane didn’t feature at all at Rochdale which makes him an obvious selection for this starting XI. He’ll pop up all over the pitch in support of Kane, but expect him to spend the majority of his time in a central role.

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He should really benefit from a bit of rest. Prior to the arrival of Lucas and Erik Lamela’s recovery from injury, he was forced to play every important match for Pochettino. It will be interesting to see how he reacts to playing with legitimate rest.

Attacking midfielder-Dele Alli

Dele is another player who has an amazing memory against Crystal Palace. His volley against the Eagles still dazzles Spurs fans every time they have an occasion to see it.

Pochettino will hope the English midfielder can recreate some of that magic today. He’s the one Tottenham player who can play a hideous match and still pop up with a crucial goal. Consistency is still a bit of an issue for him, but he has more than enough quality to star against Roy Hodgson’s troops.

Attacking midfielder-Heung-Min Son

Lucas Moura may feel like his goal at Rochdale qualifies him to start this match. In truth, I agree with the Brazilian in a vacuum. However, Son’s overall contributions this season give him a stronger case to start the match than Tottenham’s most recent arrival.

He’ll have to play a quality match to keep Lucas on the bench for much longer though. A goal against Palace would do wonders for Son’s spot in Pochettino’s starting XI moving forward.

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