Tottenham may have got back to winning ways on Tuesday but they face a much sterner test when they take on Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.
As a result, whilst Mauricio Pochettino would perhaps like to field the same starting XI as he did in the Champions League, he will probably proceed with a little more caution, and that could mean a change in formation.
There could be personnel differences, too, with the Argentine likely to recall Danny Rose and Harry Winks to the side, both of whom have been regulars this term, with nine and 11 appearances respectively.
He has other defensive decisions to make, with who gets the nod at centre-back particularly pertinent. Having played well against Red Star Belgrade and achieved a Football London rating of seven, it could be Davinson Sanchez who faces the task of dealing with Roberto Firmino.
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There is a lot riding on the fixture for both teams, with the hosts likely keen to get back to winning ways after losing their 100% record against Manchester United last time out.
For Spurs, a result here could kickstart their season and help them move on from their poor run, and the front three could be crucial to that happening.
Both Erik Lamela and Son Heung-min Son ran riot on Tuesday. With Harry Kane operating effectively as a creative passer, the two wingers were clinical in attack with a combined total of three goals and two assists, so should be confident going into Sunday.
However, one man who didn’t perform to the same level against the Serbian champions was Dele Alli, with no goal contributions, and that means he could miss out against the Reds.
He performed well against Watford but facing a side who have averaged 57% possession this campaign means he may not be the best option for Pochettino.
Instead, he will prefer a midfield three who can retain possession and provide better protection for the defence, with Sissoko and Ndombele producing four tackles and five interceptions between them on Tuesday.
Winks has also achieved a pass accuracy of 92% in the league, with Sissoko’s 91% also bettering that of Alli’s 85%.
The Argentine is also likely to recall Rose as Davies looks to build his fitness – with only four starts this season – and having played on Tuesday he might be considered not fit enough to deal with Mo Salah.
On average, Rose has been dribbled past just 0.8 times per game, and his pace and awareness should serve him well in the battle against the Egyptian, which will probably sway Pochettino’s decision.