The Tottenham Lineup That Should Start Against LASK

02 December 2020 15:20

Thursday night sees Tottenham travel to Austrian side LASK on matchday five in Europa League Group J. Three points would mathematically secure their place in the last 32 of the competition.

Jose Mourinho's side have so far taken nine points in their first four Europa League games, having suffered a shock loss to Belgian side Royal Antwerp in October.

However, results have been much more pleasing since that defeat as they currently top the Premier League, and have twice triumphed comfortably over Ludogorets in Europe, most recently a thumping 4-0 victory in which new man Vinicius bagged a brace.

Here's how we at 90min think Spurs will lineup for the Europa League clash.


1. Goalkeeper and Defenders

Matt Doherty could return to the side | DeFodi Images/Getty Images

Joe Hart (GK) - The former England number one has started all three Europa League victories this term and looks set to continue between the sticks.

Matt Doherty (RB) - The Republic of Ireland international has fully recovered from Covid-19 and looks set to come in for Serge Aurier, as Mourinho rotates his team.

Davinson Sanchez (CB)- The centre-back has started three of four games in the competition so far, and looks set to feature once more as Spurs prepare for a hectic festive period.

Japhet Tangana (CB) - The return of the young defender is a blessing for Mourinho as Toby Alderweireld remains sidelined. He will come into the side to allow Eric Dier and Joe Rodon recovery time.

Ben Davies (LB) - The Welshman has been an ever present in Mourinho's Europa League starting XI this campaign and will likely replace Sergio Reguilon at left-back.

2. Midfiielders

Gareth Bale (RM) - A name that strikes fear into any full-back in the world, Bale will likely start on Thursday as he hasn't featured much in the Premier League so far.

Harry Winks (CM) -
The England international scored a sublime (if not extremely fortuitous) goal against Ludogorets on matchday four, and looks set to feature again on Thursday evening.

Giovani Lo Celso (CM) - As Mourinho rests some of his players, the Argentine will likely come in for Moussa Sissoko and replicate his drive from midfield.

Dele Alli (CAM) - As Tanguy Ndombele looks set to be rested, Mourinho will likely give the England midfielder another chance to impress, as he did against Ludogorets.

Lucas Moura (LM) - Son Heung-min will likely be rested for the upcoming north London Derby on Sunday, which will allow the Brazilian to start on the left flank.

3. Striker

Vinicius scored twice last time out | Marc Atkins/Getty Images

Vinicius (ST) - The forward impressed against Ludogorets, scoring a first-half double. He looks set to get another opportunity in the Europa League, as Harry Kane will likely be given time to rest.


Source: 90min