Tottenham Hotspur could use Moussa Sissoko at right-back against Newcastle.
After selling Kyle Walker, an injury to Kieran Trippier was the last occurrence Tottenham Hotspur wanted from their final pre-season game.
The right-back was seen leaving Wembley on crutches after their 2-0 win over Juventus.
The severity of the injury is unclear but it is fair to say he faces a race to be fit for their season opener against Newcastle United.
One option they have is untested youngster Kyle Walker-Peters, who was part of England’s under-20 World Cup winning squad but has never played a Premier League game.
The more unpopular solution would be £30 million man Moussa Sissoko.
Sissoko signed from Newcastle last summer and made only eight league starts for Spurs last season in a really disappointing personal campaign.
The Sun report he is considering a loan move to Turkish side Trabzonspor – but Trippier’s injury could give him a temporary lifeline.
Sissoko started at wing-back in a 3-4-1-2 formation at the end of last season in a win over Leicester City.
The Frenchman did not do too much wrong in a game Spurs won 6-1.
Going back to play against former club Newcastle will not phase Sissoko, and could be an ideal way for him to prove his worth to Mauricio Pochettino.
Sissoko should not be regularly used at right-back, but considering Tottenham’s current options and their complacency in the transfer market, he could well become an option next weekend.
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