Predicted Tottenham XI to face West Ham in the Carabao Cup

Tottenham’s 1-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester City on Monday marked their third defeat of the Premier League campaign and their second against a top-six side after a 2-1 loss to Liverpool earlier in the season.

Mauricio Pochettino’s men beat Watford 4-2 on penalties in the third round of the Carabao Cup and they will be the strong favourites once again when they face West Ham in the round of 16.

Manuel Pellegrini’s men absolutely destroyed Macclesfield Town 8-0 in the previous round of the competition. West Ham were held to a 1-1 draw by Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Saturday and the Hammers will be up against it when they face the Lilywhites for a place in the last eight.

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Jan Vertonghen is ruled out with a long-term knee injury while Danny Rose is doubtful to feature on Thursday as he continues to recover from his groin injury. Vincent Janssen is also ruled out with a long-term ankle injury.

Mauricio Pochettino will be expected to rest some of his key players for the tie given that Spurs have an important Premier League fixture coming up on Sunday against Wolverhampton Wanderers away from home.

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Manager: Mauricio Pochettino

Predicted XI

Paulo Gazzaniga (GK)

The Argentine shot-stopper put in some excellent shifts between the sticks earlier in the season in the absence of Hugo Lloris and might get another chance on Wednesday.

Serge Aurier (RB)

The Ivorian is likely to get his chance as Pochettino might want Kieran Trippier to be fresh for Sunday’s game.

Toby Alderweireld (CB)

Spurs do not have too many options for the centre-back spot and the Belgian is likely to retain his place for the Carabao Cup tie.

Davinson Sanchez (CB)

His strength and aerial ability are great assets to Spurs’ backline and the Colombian is likely to start on Wednesday.

Ben Davies (LB)

Danny Rose is doubtful to feature and that means Davies will be the one to start against West Ham.

Harry Winks (CDM)

The youngster has put up some calm and composed displays in central midfield and Pochettino will be expecting him to continue that way.

Victor Wanyama (CDM)

He had a really poor game against Barcelona in the Champions League and this will be a good opportunity for him to regain his confidence.

Moussa Sissoko (RW)

The Frenchman had a good game against Manchester City and is expected to start the Carabao Cup fixture.

Dele Alli (CAM)

The youngster made his return from injury with a cameo against Manchester City but he will be expected to play a much more significant role on Wednesday.

Heung-Min Son (LW)

He did not start against City which implies that he might start ahead of Lucas Moura on Wednesday.

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Harry Kane (ST)

It will be difficult for him to get a break because Spurs are short of options for the centre-forward position given that Vincent Janssen is out with an injury.