Now four games without a win for Tottenham in all competitions as the club plunges into crisis.
After losing to RB Leipzig, Chelsea and Wolves, a FA Cup fifth round clash with Norwich was lost on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
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Tottenham players seem disheartened in Norwich shootout loss
To make matters worse, Eric Dier, who had been one of the Spurs’ best players that night, jumped into the west gallery and had an argument with a supporter.
This leaves Jose Mourinho’s men tired, beaten and begging for a victory to bring back good times in N17 with a top four still a real possibility if they can get back in shape.
The extra time on Wednesday evening will not have helped some already tired legs, but that at least allowed the young Oliver Skipp, Tanguy Ndombele, Erik Lamela, Gedson Fernandes and Troy Parrott to spend more time on the field.
They will all be needed next week as Tottenham take on Burnley – which you can hear live on talkSPORT – and RB Leipzig in the Champions League.
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Harry Kane (hamstrings), Heung-Min Son (arms) and Moussa Sissoko (knees) all continue their rehabilitation, while Hugo Lloris is back in training.
There were also concerns about the physical shape of Dele Alli, Lucas Moura and Steven Bergwijn who both asked to be replaced against Norwich as they struggled with their fatigue.
Mourinho told reporters after the match: “I have to say that Bergwijn, Lucas, Dele, they all told me that I could not continue. I am completely dead.
“The other players on the field were also in big trouble. For example, Lo Celso was in big trouble and was absolutely phenomenal. The fans, I think they were with the team until the last penalty kick we missed. “
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Steven Bergwijn looked exhausted during the game with Norwich
He added: “Sure, and sometimes people don’t understand my decisions, but they don’t know what’s going on, Lucas and Bergwijn told me immediately because” I’m about to hurt myself “” .
How Tottenham should look against Burnley
Paulo Gazzaniga should return to the starting lineup after Michel Vorm’s shock against Norwich started. Hugo Lloris could be in good shape to start, but the Argentinian’s kick in a tough game at Turf Moor could allow the Spurs to counter quickly.
The defense could be changed in front of him as Mourinho tries to get it right with the Lilywhites.
We could see Serge Aurier rested given the number of minutes he has played this season with Japhet Tanganga moving to replace him.
Toby Alderweireld should start after two games off the bench and given the aerial threat from Burnley, we would not be surprised to see Dier start again and Vertonghen play in the back left.
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Tottenham star Jan Vertonghen will want to replay after good performance against Norwich
Skipp’s demonstration against Norwich deserves another start while the fact that Harry Winks only played 80 minutes on Wednesday means he will be on the scoresheet.
Giovani Lo Celso and Tanguy Ndombele will fight for the last role in the midfield, but it really depends on their level of fitness. At present, the assumption would be that the first will play and will be replaced after 60 minutes for the second.
Lucas Moura and Bergwijn should fall to the bench to rest their tired legs against Burnley with Erik Lamela and Gedson Fernandes starting, Sessegnon could also make an appearance.
Above, Alli should start with Troy Parrott ready to replace him depending on the state of the game.
