Tottenham's legitimacy watch

Tonight will show us if Spurs really are the real deal

Too many titles on the line here

Well, they do have defensive mastermind, player elevator Pochettino in charge. I expect a convincing victory

Petition to change the name of the the thread to the Harry Kane Team Legitimacy Watch

Well, there is a return leg at Wembley so this isn't such a do or die match for them. Still though, match taking so damn long to start...

THFC XI v Real Madrid: Lloris (C), Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Sanchez, Aurier, Sissoko, Dier, Winks, Eriksen, Kane, Llorente.

Kane AND Llorente

I think we might be going for a cross record tonight lads.

not a fan of that lineup

madrid will win tonight

Poch's hand was forced by missing Dele, Davies, Dembele, Wanyama, Rose, and Lamela

No clue why he's not playing Son though

Poch usually doesn't change for the opposition but we're seeing some flexibility here tonight. Think Spurs might be going for a classic defend and counter/try and nick off a set piece. Don't mind it really. That many players out while playing Madrid at the Bernabeau, you can't play what you play against EPL fodder

If Spurs get any points tonight at all it's a miracle. This thread was created cuz RG knows Spurs aren't winning lmao

I feel a bit sorry for Son. He wanted to leave apparently but Poch convinced him to stay. He gets shafted quite often and left out of the starting 11. Hope he leaves end of this season, should be starting week in week out for a decent team.

also including Lamela's name he's been out for like 2 years lad and he's trash to boot

Just noticed Sissoko is starting away to Madrid

@ Poch

Was a starter before he got injured though regarding Lamela

Disagree re:Son. He gets quite a lot of playing time. It's just that when you're not as good as Kane, Eriksen or Dele...what do you want him to do? Poch has played him at LWB multiple times even, he definitely could be getting less time. I haven't a clue why he isn't playing today though, and I would prefer him to Llorente.

Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:Just noticed Sissoko is starting away to Madrid

@ Poch

tactical genius

Hoping for a big performance from Sissoko so Madrid reignite their interest in him from a couple years ago imo

don't be surprised if he gets MOTM

CBarca wrote:Was a starter before he got injured though regarding Lamela

Disagree re:Son. He gets quite a lot of playing time. It's just that when you're not as good as Kane, Eriksen or Dele...what do you want him to do? Poch has played him at LWB multiple times even, he definitely could be getting less time. I haven't a clue why he isn't playing today though, and I would prefer him to Llorente.

I don't really think Alli's better than Son tbh

It's a legitimate decision between the two. Dele edges it for me, though he's been average this season.

Wouldn't mind if Son left though. I hope he doesn't as he's great depth, but I would love to see him playing week in week out. Lad is talented enough to play week in week out for a good team

cant wait for this match.

My tottenham fan friend was saying sissoko is going to make the difference..lets see

Why is Tottenham playing Llorente and some guy named Winks?

Chat? COYS!

Modric eating eriksen alive here

And yet they scored from open play

Getting ready for the inevitable Ronaldo last minute goal

I'm still waiting for Achraf to beat Vertonghen for the first time in this match.

Hopefully the Isco hype dies down a bit now.

Madrid can't even beat a Spurs team that's depeleted of half of their best 11? lmao

nvm Isco, Madrid hype needs to die down a bit.

this CL is the most open in YEARS

Spurs with an injury ridden team drawing 1-1 to the best team in the world

RealGunner wrote:Spurs with an injury ridden team drawing 1-1 to the best team in the world

The best team in the world is City