Tonight’s match has been described as a “must win” by manager Mauricio Pochettino.
The Argentine coach believes that the previous Champions League win over Dortmund will “mean nothing” if Spurs fail to beat our Cypriot opposition today. He will therefore be worried that he cannot field his strongest side, with Spurs struggling through injuries.
Long term absentees Danny Rose, Erik Lamela and Victor Wanyama all remain sidelined. They are joined by Mousa Dembele who is ruled out and the latest member to pull out of the game is midfield maestro Christian Eriksen with illness. Add to that, Dele Alli and Jan Vertonghen are both suspended and we have a very depleted squad.
Here is a possible team to face APOEL tonight:
Lloris
Aurier, Sanchez, Alderweireld, Foyth, Davies
Dier, Winks
Sissoko, Kane, Son
