Spurs have travelled without a number of first team players which is being portrayed in some quarters as an unmitigated disaster.
The reality is that we knew Kane and Rose were out, so they don’t actually count.
Eric Dier and Mousa are apparently STILL suffering from cramp.
Sissoko who was subbed on the 70th minute for Erik Lamela against Boro is recovering from concussion.
Anyone able to tell the difference between a concussed Sissoko and an un-concussed Sissoko wins a major prize.
TEAM NEWS: Mauricio confirms that @HKane, @ericdier, @mousadembele, Danny Rose and @MoussaSissoko haven't travelled to Moscow due to injury. pic.twitter.com/kF5TNwA8ZI
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 26, 2016
Whilst I’m still arguing that the whole Wanyama/Dier axis doesn’t work, the sudden chasm of Mousa not being there leaves us with just one possible option.
The bantam weight combo of Dele and Wanyama doesn’t inspire confidence. It was hardly breathtaking against Middlesbrough.
Before Haircut fans rush in where sane people fear to tread, there are no CREDIBLE other options.
To suggest that is to further suggest that Mauricio said to himself prior to the Boro game ‘I know, I’ll play Dele and Wanyama in the league and save a Haircut combo for the Champions League’.
No, what we’ll get a repeat of the team against Boro and Lamela for Sissy.
It’s nobody’s fault, but it is regrettable.
