4 ways that Tottenham Hotspur could line up with Steven Bergwijn and Krzysztof Piatek | Premier League 2019-20

#2: 3-4-3

Mourinho could utilise wing-backs in this 3-4-3 formation

Mourinho has looked at using a three-man defence while utilising wing-backs since arriving at Tottenham in November, and this system would allow both of his new signings to thrive while providing Spurs with more width across the middle. In this formation, Ryan Sessegnon would step in at left wing-back.

The middle of the park would be patrolled by Tanguy Ndombele and Harry Winks, giving Spurs a lot of bite alongside the ability to move the ball accurately forward. Mourinho could also go with the likes of Eric Dier, Gedson Fernandes or, when fit, Moussa Sissoko here too.

With a front trio of Son Heung Min, Steven Bergwijn and Krzysztof Piatek, Tottenham certainly wouldn’t be short on goal threats; Erik Lamela and Lucas Moura could also deputise for either wide man.

The area in which this side is lacking would be in creativity, but the hope would be that the wing-backs would provide this by charging forward on swashbuckling runs. If Mourinho’s side were struggling to pick an opposing defence open, either Giovani Lo Celso or Dele Alli could be introduced from the bench.