Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea: 5 players to watch out for | Premier League 2020-21

Kumar
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho

#3 Marcos Alonso (Chelsea)

Marcos Alonso celebrates scoring against Burnley.
Marcos Alonso celebrates scoring against Burnley.

Marcos Alonso put in a scintillating display for Chelsea from left wing-back against Burnley; he could be the type of player Tuchel will need to stretch play and out-do the Tottenham Hotspur defence.

Alonso was a man on a mission after being named in Chelsea's starting lineup against Burnley. He didn’t put a foot wrong; he was solid with his passing and ended the game with a goal.

Chelsea's three-at-the-back system could help him, as he will have some extra cover while going forward; Alonso could make the difference with a good cross or a late run into the Tottenham Hotspur box.


#4 Eric Lamela (Tottenham Hotspur)

Eric Lamela
Eric Lamela

Tottenham Hotspur need some spark in the attacking third; Eric Lamela could provide that against Chelsea. Jose Mourinho handed Gareth Bale a chance against Burnley, but the Welshman looked out of pace and out of place.

Lamela is likely to get the nod over Lucas Moura, but the Argentine will need to be at his best to add some creativity in the Tottenham Hotspur attack.

The former AS Roma man hasn’t quite been able to impress under Jose Mourinho, but when at his best, he can be a tricky player to play against. He is likely to come up against Antonio Rudiger in the Chelsea defence, in what could be an enticing duel

Lamela is yet to score this season in the Premier League, so a goal against Chelsea in the London derby won’t be a bad time to open his account.


#5 Callum Hudson-Odoi (Chelsea)

Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi
Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi

After a troubled time with injuries, Callum Hudson-Odoi is ready to make his mark this season for Chelsea; the arrival of a new manager could certainly help him do that.

Hudson-Odoi can play on the right; with a hard-working Mason Mount and Azpilicueta on that side, the winger could have the freedom to take on the Tottenham Hotspur defenders.

With quick feet and pace to burn, Hudson-Odoi could be a threat on Friday. He has scored just twice in the Premier League this season, so he could be hungry for goals against Tottenham Hotspur

Quick Links