MC: Nabil Bentaleb
Emerged as an important player for Spurs last season and will take on an even more senior role this term, despite only being 20 years old. His relentless energy and physicality will be vital if Tottenham are to win the midfield battle against the likes of Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin.
MC: Eric Dier
Was used as either a right-back or centre-back in his debut campaign at Tottenham, but Pochettino has been experimenting with him in a holding role this pre-season. This is likely to only be a short-term fix, with Ryan Mason short of game time and Spurs yet to invest in a new midfielder.
AMC: Mousa Dembele
The Belgian was in and out of the team last season, but tends to get the nod against tougher opposition as he provides Spurs with a greater presence and physicality in the centre of the park. Needs to contribute much more in an attacking sense this term with his so-far unfulfilled potential.
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