Report: Poch considering Tottenham start for Moura against Palace

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Tottenham across London to Selhurst Park on Sunday to face Crystal Palace.

The London Evening Standard have claimed that Mauricio Pochettino is considering whether to offer Lucas Moura his first Premier League start against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

The north Londoners travel to Selhurst Park as they look to continue their run of good form that almost collapsed at the hands of rock-bottom side Rochdale on Sunday in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Brazil international Moura scored the first of Spurs’ two goals in his first start for Pochettino’s side, after completing a £25million move from French giants Paris Saint-Germain in January.

It was his first start of the season after being frozen out by Unai Emery, after PSG lured Kylian Mbappe and Neymar to the club in the summer. They also boast talents such as Julian Draxler and Angel Di Maria.

Despite starting only once this season and clocking up just 151 minutes spread across eight league and cup appearances, Moura could be given a start as Spurs coaches are said to be impressed with his fitness on the training ground.

Should he start?

Pochettino has reverted to the 4-2-3-1 system of late, with Harry Kane, Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli considered automatic starters. That leaves one spot up for grabs, but there is plenty of competition to start.

Last time out, Moura was the only one of Spurs attackers to really take the game to Rochdale and although the standard of the opponents was smaller than the likes of Palace; he was the only one to step up to the plate.

Son Heung-Min is the favourite after a decent campaign, but Erik Lamela impressed against Juventus in the Champions League. Moura is also rivalling France international Moussa Sissoko, but he should start against Palace.