It has been almost one month since Spurs won a game. On October 2nd, they demolished Pep Guardiola’s then high-flying Manchester City 2-0 and on November 2nd, they will host German giants Bayer Leverkusen at White Hart Lane looking for their first win in six games in all competitions. The group E is right now the most open group in the Champions League with all four clubs having a chance of making it to the round of 16.
The group E is right now the most open group in the Champions League with all four clubs having a chance of making it to the round of 16. Leaders Monaco have five points while Spurs and Leverkusen have four and three respectively. Even bottom-placed CSKA Moscow have a decent opportunity to make up and finish in top two having two points to their name.
Spurs are going through a frustrating run of consecutive draws. Out of their 10 Premier League games, they have drawn five which is far from impressive. The Lilywhites are on the back of a 1-1 draw against Leicester City in the weekend while the visitors will fancy their chances after a morale-boosting win against Wolfsburg on Saturday.
Here is the predicted Spurs lineup against Bayer Leverkusen.
Defence
Spurs skipper Hugo Lloris was the biggest reason why Spurs managed to come back with one crucial point from BayArena last month. The Frenchman was exceptional between the sticks against Bayer Leverkusen last time out and will once again start under the bar.
With the North London Derby in the weekend, Pochettino will be in a dilemma about his team selection. However, losing this Champions League game could turn out to be costly for the Lilywhites and Pochettino will be smart not to play a weakened XI. We expect the back four of Kyle Walker, Eric Dier, Jan Vertonghen and Danny Rose.
Midfield
Victor Wanyama is a certain starter in the middle of the park for the North London side. Moussa Sissoko will be unavailable due to suspension against Arsenal in the midweek and could get a start in the midweek. The Frenchman is likely to replace Mousa Dembele in the middle of the park. Dele Alli will start as the number ten.
Attack
Harry Kane could be fit enough to make a place for himself on the bench and get some playing time off the bench before the North London Derby. Vincent Janssen is likely to start as the number nine. Son-Heung Min and Christian Eriksen should start on the flanks.
