Tottenham Hotspur v Anzhi Makhachkala

Article by Johnny Murwill

With qualification to the knockouts secured, only one final group game remains before the Europa League even starts to resemble an exciting competition. Spurs have made short work of their opponents in Group K, and while tension and excitement has been lacking, it has provided Andre Villas Boas with an opportunity to rotate his squad and offer chances to the likes of Erik Lamela.

With qualification ensured and a maximum 15 points taken so far, AVB has promised to continue rotating the squad, with talk that youth team players such as Shaquile Coulthirst could be given an appearance. Danny Rose and Christian Eriksen could return to the team to provide a huge boost to AVB.

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While Anzhi Makhachkala have also qualified to the knockout rounds with ease, they remain in deep trouble domestically, lying at the bottom of the Russian Premier League without a win in 19 games. With their high profile stars having left in the summer and the current team in such disarray, Anzhi could provide the perfect opportunity for Spurs to test out their younger stars.

Possible Line-Up:

Friedel
 
Naughton Dawson Fryers Rose
 
Capoue Holtby
 
Sigurdsson
 
Lamela Chadli

Coulthirst

Kick-off: Thursday, 12th December, 20:05 (Live on ITV 4)

Last Game: Anzhi Makhachkala 0 – 2 Tottenham Hotspur

Odds: H 2/9 D 5/1 A 11/1

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2 comments:

  1. Anonymous12:29 pm

    I can't see both Dawson and Capoue playing this one with Liverpool coming up soon after...Walker could fill in at CB for one of those.
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  2. Anonymous1:47 pm

    Unless AVB goes with a complete youth team then Dawson will have to play surely? Unless perhaps Capoue fills in at CB. Attacking-wise it's a great opportunity to test some youngsters!

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