Tottenham Hotspur vs Inter Milan - Combined XI

Defensive midfielder: Matias Vecino

Vecino has been a great protective cover for Inter

The Uruguayan international turned in good shifts for La Celeste at the World Cup and has now carried the form into the new season for the Nerazzurri. His pairing with Marcelo Brozovic at the base of the midfield is quite underrated though he's heavily involved defensively.

He averages 3 tackles and 1.5 interceptions per game. Vecino has also scored and assisted once each in the Champions League so far, showing glimpsing his offensive abilities too.

Attacking midfielder: Heung-min Son

Son has been weighed down by international commitments

Having played a heroic role in South Korea's promising World Cup campaign and then guiding them to the Asia Cup glory in September, it's been quite a hectic last few months for the Spurs star. However, he returned to the fold for Tottenham and would be crucial to the fixture's outcome.

Owing to the excruciating international duties, he hasn't been able to hit the throttle so far, netting and assisting only once in the league whereas contributing to a further goal in the Champions League. But time and again, Son has come up trumps for Spurs in desperate situations like this. Inter have a huge task of keeping him in check.

Attacking midfielder: Christian Eriksen

Eriksen hasn't replicated his best form yet

The Danish talisman may be yet to hit the heights of last season but has registered six assists in all competitions. And the only goal he's bagged so far came against Wednesday's opponents in the San Siro leg.

He has appeared knackered on many an occasion this season and yet to clinch his prolific best. But Eriksen remains as crucial to their hope as ever as his creativity would be instrumental in breaking Inter open.

Attacking midfielder: Matteo Politano

Politano has been a good addition in Inter's ranks

Inter Milan seem to have pulled off one of the signings of the season with Politano, as the 25-year old has already made a big impact with the San Siro club. Chipping in with two goals and three assists in the league, he's also started in all four Champions League games so far and caught attention with his speed and impressive passing range.

Politano averages almost two key passes in every game even though he is yet to open his account in Europe. However, he has forged a great understanding with his attacking cohorts and could be the secret sauce for Inter in this fixture.