Tottenham Hotspur will host Bournemouth in the Premier League on Boxing Day.
Tottenham Hotspur will welcome Eddie Howe’s Bournemouth to Wembley on Boxing Day ahead of their Premier League encounter.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side recorded a comprehensive 6-2 win at Everton last time out, with attacking duo Harry Kane and Heung-min Son both netting braces.
As a result of that win, Spurs picked up their fourth win on the bounce in the league and moved within six points of current leaders Liverpool in the table.
Attacking midfielder Dele Alli, who scored his side’s second goal at Goodison Park, was substituted at halftime for playmaker Erik Lamela.
After the match, Pochettino stated ‘we will see if it’s an issue’ whilst responding to reporters questions about how badly hurt the England man is, as quoted by football.london.
Therefore, it won’t be a surprise if Pochettino decides not to risk Alli ahead of a busy schedule, with the possibility that Lamela could come into the starting XI.
Pochettino could also make changes out wide, with the pacy Lucas Moura coming in for Moussa Sissoko as the Argentine may look to freshen things up in the final third.
With someone of Danny Rose’s capabilities on the bench, Pochettino could also rotate at the back, with Rose coming in for Ben Davies and Davison Sanchez possibly making way for Juan Foyth.
Spurs play three games in six days, so rotating the defensive duo, and bringing in fresh legs in attack could be a sensible move.
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