Lucas Moura dropped and Tanguy Ndombele returns – How Tottenham should look in the FA Cup against Norwich

Lucas Moura dropped and Tanguy Ndombele returns – How Tottenham should look in the FA Cup against Norwich
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Tottenham are looking to bounce back on Wednesday night having suffered three defeats on the trot against RB Leipzig, Chelsea, and Wolves.

All three results were disappointing but there were some green shoots in Sunday’s Premier League clash with the forward line looking dangerous again.

Jose Mourinho won’t have been happy with how his defence played against Wolves

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Jose Mourinho won’t have been happy with how his defence played against Wolves

Defensively, though, Spurs look a shadow of themselves and it’s likely Jose Mourinho will have spent the week trying to bring some order to his backline.

He does, though, remain without Hugo Lloris, who missed the Wolves defeat through a groin problem.

The French shot-stopper, who was replaced by Paulo Gazzaniga, joins Harry Kane, Heung-Min Son, and Moussa Sissoko on the sideline.

There is better news surrounding Erik Lamela and Ryan Sessegnon who should both be fit enough to make the bench.

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A back-five has been the order of the day for Spurs in their last two matches but as Norwich play a back-four we’re likely to see Mourinho swap things up.

Given the errors made by Davinson Sanchez on Sunday, he should be dropped to the bench, along with the rest of the backline, allowing Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen to step in.

The latter has had a tough season but should be able to handle a Norwich attack which doesn’t have quite as much pace as Wolves.

In midfield we could once again see a triumvirate of Harry Winks, Tanguy Ndombele, and Giovani Lo Celso.

This is an ideal match for French ace Ndombele to get at least 60 minutes under his belt as he attempts to prove his fitness.

Tottenham stars celebrate with Serge Aurier against Wolves

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Tottenham stars celebrate with Serge Aurier against Wolves

Another big change should see Lucas Moura dropped to the bench.

The Brazilian gives 100 per cent for Tottenham but right now he looks tired and unable to provide the goal contributions necessary.

In his place should come Gedson Fernandes who had a cameo at right-back against Wolves but deserves another run out given promising moments in his time on the pitch so far.

In the final slots we should see Steven Bergwijn continue on the left and Dele Alli play through the middle where he looked dangerous against Wolves.

How should Tottenham look against Norwich?