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Tottenham news: Predicting which Spurs fullbacks will return next season

By Rucker Haringey

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - APRIL 07: Danny Rose of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur at Bet365 Stadium on April 7, 2018 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)
STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - APRIL 07: Danny Rose of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur at Bet365 Stadium on April 7, 2018 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 21: Kieran Trippier of Tottenham Hotspur during The Emirates FA Cup Semi Final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium on April 21, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 21: Kieran Trippier of Tottenham Hotspur during The Emirates FA Cup Semi Final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium on April 21, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /

3. Kieran Trippier-Chance of return-75%

Some readers may be surprised to see such me predict such a large possibility of Trippier leaving this summer. My rationale is pretty simple. Trippier is better suited to ply his trade at a mid-table Premier League club. He simply isn’t good enough for Spurs.

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He seems like a hard-working, nice lad, but that doesn’t entitle him to be the starting right back for Tottenham. His lack of athleticism really limits his effectiveness under Pochettino. The Argentine manager would certainly prefer a quicker option down the right flank.

I believe there’s a significant chance Walker-Peters develops rapidly enough this summer to make Trippier surplus to requirements. If that happens, Spurs could easily offload him to another Premier League club for a tidy profit.

Kieran Trippier has played a big role for Spurs this season, but right back is a spot the club will certainly look to upgrade this summer. The only question is whether or not Trippier can hang on as a backup.

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