Tottenham Hotspur has an intriguing matchup next when they welcome struggling Hull City to the White Hart Lane. Spurs have suffered just two losses in the season till now but one of them was last week at Old Trafford. Mauricio Pochettino has got his troops going and on the positive side, they have lots in reserve. The likes of Sissoko, Janssen and N’Koudou are yet to fully express themselves and after the unfortunate exit from Champions League, they will remain fresh and can contribute as the weeks go by.
Hull, meanwhile are struggling and although they played out a 3-3 draw last weekend, things are looking bleak for the Tigers. They need major additions in the summer to mount a serious turnaround attempt.
Let us take a look at 3 key battles Hull City desperately need to win to have a chance in the match.
ROBERT SNODGRASS VS DANNY ROSE
Snodgrass has been Hull’s main player in terms of end product and attacking threat. He has already scored 5 goals and provided 2 assists. He provides a reliable presence in the attacking third and his creative threat has enabled Hull to go on the offensive at times, something which they would not have been able to do with the personnel they have.
Snodgrass adds to the quality and enhances it to an extent. He will be a threat for Spurs and is likely to face up to Danny Rose. The England international has been impressive till now and will be confident of keeping the Scot under wraps.
MICHAEL DAWSON VS HARRY KANE
The ex-Tottenham Hotspur captain will be up against his former team and after spending a year in the Championship with Hull, he’ll be glad to face his old club in the same competition. Although, he will know the magnitude of the task on hand and will be knowing at the back of his mind that they need some sort of a miracle to cause an upset.
He will have to marshall the defence perfectly to have any chance of keeping Harry Kane at bay. The England international has hit his strides and will be more than a handful for the Tigers.
TOM HUDDLESTONE VS DELE ALLI
Another interesting matchup between an ex-Tottenham man vs one at the present. Dele Alli has risen the ranks quickly and is well on his way to becoming a world beater. He possesses brilliant technical ability and abundance of ambition. A deadly mixture in this day and age. He had an excellent last season and while things haven’t been the same yet, he has shown signs that it was not a one-off show.
Huddlestone has been a midfield warrior for years and will want to let Alli know a thing or two regarding dominating the centre of the park. A feisty competition is set to ensue.
