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Predicted Tottenham Hotspur XI to face Olympiakos

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Tottenham face Olympiakos in the Champions League this week.

Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur looks on prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 14, 2019...

Tottenham Hotspur take on Olympiakos this week as their Champions League campaign gets underway.

The Greek side are in form and pose a tough challenge for Spurs, so it is good that Tottenham have rediscovered their touch, winning 4-0 against Crystal Palace at the weekend.

It might be tempting for Mauricio Pochettino to stick with the same XI.

However Pochettino may also have made his selections against Palace with this game in mind, particularly with summer signing Tanguy Ndombele.

Spurs did not spend a record fee on Ndombele to leave him on the bench in the Champions League, and it is very possible he is brought back in.

At right-back Serge Aurier is likely to keep his place after an impressive weekend display.

One decision which could be made in attack is whether to bring back in Lucas Moura, to help Spurs hit Olympiakos on the counter attack.

Here is a look at how Tottenham could line up for the fixture…

Tottenham Olympiakos

The two players who would be dropped would be Harry Winks and Erik Lamela.

It would be harsh on both of them to miss out after the weekend, but this would be true of whoever Spurs chose to bring in or leave out.

Tottenham have such a talented squad that Mauricio Pochettino will have to get used to upsetting some of his players, and it may spur on good competition within the team.

Tanguy Ndombele of Tottenham Hotspur is greeted by Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur after Tanguy Ndombele is substituted off during the Premier League match between...