Sandro Raniere
Sandro was another player to have had a distinctly poor game against Chelsea, but given the heart shown by the Brazilian, he is unlikely to be one of the players singled out by Tim Sherwood for criticism.
Instead, the Spurs boss will need Sandro’s tenacity in midfield.
Nabil Bentaleb
19 year-old Nabil Bentaleb looks set to help anchor the midfield, with more license to roam forward than his partner Sandro thanks to a more impressive passing range and creative mind.
Aaron Lennon
Aaron Lennon plays at his best as an orthodox winger on the right wing, and he should start as such here.
The England international offers pace, trickery and work rate on his flank, and can prove a nightmare for his opposing defender.
Christian Eriksen
Christian Eriksen offers a nice contrast to Aaron Lennon’s dynamism on the left flank, using skill and balance to cut inside and delivering incisive balls through the lines to team-mates.
His wonderful set piece delivery could prove the difference in a tough knockout fixture.
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