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CDM: Tanguy Ndombele
Tanguy Ndombele's cameo against Juventus explained the rationale behind Spurs breaking their transfer record to prise the French midfielder away from Lyon this summer. The £65-million-man showed what Tottenham missed in midfield last season, providing much-needed incision and purpose after coming on as a second-half substitute.
It goes without saying that Ndombele will be one of the first names to be mentioned in Tottenham's starting XI in the upcoming campaign. Ndombele is certain to partner his compatriot Moussa Sissoko in Pochettino's two-man midfield axis, with the latter playing the role of a ball progressor.
Last season, Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli had to drop deep into the midfield to receive the ball, hence downsizing their threat in the attacking areas. Ndombele's ball retaining qualities and drive from midfield will ensure that Spurs' playmakers occupy menacing positions on the higher end of the pitch.
