So we finally get to the first game of the season. At home to Liverpool is not the easiest of starts but at least we will know where we are. So we saw the last of Zokora, Bent, Rocha and Gilberto and we welcome Naughton, Bassong and Crouch. Not exactly the clearout we were expecting but I think that is a good thing.
The selection this week looks pretty straight forward. The major fight will be who plays at right back and who will partner Defoe. I expect Corluka and Crouch to get the nod.
So the starting 11 should be:
Gomes: Corluka, Bassong, King, Assou-Ekotto: Lennon, Huddlestone, Palacios, Modric: Defoe, Crouch.
I expect we will be giving Liverpool alot of possesion here and will need the likes of Palacios and Huddlestone to closely mark in central midfield giving as much protetion to the defence as possible. Counter attacking through Lennon and Modric will be the order of the day. Defoe looked very good for England on Wednesday and I hope he will carry that through for Spurs.
Obviously the main threat will come through Torres and Gerrard and our ability to contain these players will be key to the outcome. My prediction for this one is a 1-1 draw.
COYS!
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