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Tough Champions League group but it will be fun seeing how Spurs match up against Real Madrid and Dortmund. Plus, any American Spurs fans will be happy to watch Pulisic also.


I think Spurs best XI (if Rose is healthy) would be a good match against Dortmund. But Real Madrid is not going to be pretty..

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Great time for the break for Spurs. Gives time for the new guys to come in, give the other guys a chance to catch their breath and relax after a shaky start.


Juan Foyth and Aurier look to be very close to being done deals. Also new rumors of Spurs going after Origi from Liverpool.


I also liked the Daily Mail report that Poch was so impressed with Oakley-Boothe in the academy that Spurs backed out of the Diop transfer. I like the idea of giving more academy players a chance to perform before bringing in new guys.

[ZeroTheHero]

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I'm very happy with this transfer window. Aurier and Llorente are pretty proven. I bet Aurier will slip right in ahead of Trippier and Llorente will give a much needed respite for Kane as well as a tactical option against certain teams.

Very happy indeed.

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I'm very happy with this transfer window. Aurier and Llorente are pretty proven. I bet Aurier will slip right in ahead of Trippier and Llorente will give a much needed respite for Kane as well as a tactical option against certain teams.

Very happy indeed.

Agreed. I am also excited to see Sanchez this season and Foyth in the future. I think most key areas were addressed. Only the wing position is a question mark now.

[ZeroTheHero]

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Spurs hasn't used typical wings for a while. That's why they've sold most of them. They've only kept the ones that is comfortable playing (and wandering) in the channels and centrally.

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Spurs hasn't used typical wings for a while. That's why they've sold most of them. They've only kept the ones that is comfortable playing (and wandering) in the channels and centrally.

That is true but bringing someone in with some speed who can play on the outside would be good. And not a small, pacey French player. We have enough of those on the bench.

[KG]

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I really thought Zaha was gonna come a few windows ago. He would have been a nice change of pace for you guys.


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[Brahvocado]

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Son can play pretty well as a winger can't he?

I think this window was never going to be spectacular for you guys anyway. Your first 11 is good enough that only a few very very expensive players would have improved it, and I'd imagine your management would like to give the current squad one or two more seasons to see if they can kick into a higher gear and see how many of the players can truly push towards a world class level before deciding if they need to start spending big on already proven players.

Since you weren't buying first team players, you guys basically had to find people you could convince to come and sit on the bench, which is a tough ask (though I'd imagine Sanchez is not going to be a bench option very long).

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Son can play pretty well as a winger can't he?

I think this window was never going to be spectacular for you guys anyway. Your first 11 is good enough that only a few very very expensive players would have improved it, and I'd imagine your management would like to give the current squad one or two more seasons to see if they can kick into a higher gear and see how many of the players can truly push towards a world class level before deciding if they need to start spending big on already proven players.

Since you weren't buying first team players, you guys basically had to find people you could convince to come and sit on the bench, which is a tough ask (though I'd imagine Sanchez is not going to be a bench option very long).

Son is pretty good on the wing but he was at his best last season when he played up top. Obviously with Kane healthy Son won't play there much. But he's a good late game sub when more attack is needed.


I can see Sanchez and Aurier being starters and Llorente playing often. Foyth will most likely play cup matches unless there are injuries and he is needed.


Overall for what was needed and how Spurs like to do business (aka not spend a lot) I am pretty pleased with the window.

[ZeroTheHero]

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I really thought Zaha was gonna come a few windows ago. He would have been a nice change of pace for you guys.


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No thanks.

I think Son plays best when he's playing alongside Eriksen and Alli slightly ahead of them and slightly behind Kane. He's good at moving around to create space for the two others as well as getting into pockets. I also like how he chases defenders who's facing their own goal with the ball, he's created both goals, assists and chances that way.

[ZeroTheHero]

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Davinson Sánchez is probably the biggest surprise so far. Absolutely lovely to see him secure our high line with pace and interceptions, and he's a great ballplayer as well.

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Davinson Sánchez is probably the biggest surprise so far. Absolutely lovely to see him secure our high line with pace and interceptions, and he's a great ballplayer as well.

It's crazy he only played at a top level (if Ajax can be called that) for 1 season. His quickness and ability to cover sideline to sideline behind Jan and Toby is amazing and allows them to be more aggressive in the attack.

I'm really happy with Sanchez and Aurier so far.

[gopher_guy]

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Wow, what an experience to be at Wembley tonight.

The place went NUTS when Spurs scored. Absolute goosebumps when ~80k sang together after the goals.

Great, great win for Spurs. Been following this club for almost a decade now, and to finally see them in person was just great. Especially on such a big night, and getting the great result made it even better.

COYS!

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Wow, what an experience to be at Wembley tonight.

The place went NUTS when Spurs scored. Absolute goosebumps when ~80k sang together after the goals.

Great, great win for Spurs. Been following this club for almost a decade now, and to finally see them in person was just great. Especially on such a big night, and getting the great result made it even better.

COYS!

That's awesome! I wish it was at The Lane but Wembley is good enough (not to be greedy.) This is exactly what fans wanted when the group drawing happened. Spurs taking on a giant, wearing the all-white kit on a weeknight.

Only bad news is Toby's injury and possibly Lloris. Hopefully neither are long term.

[~LiverpoolRed~]

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Toby Alderweireld out until the New Year with a hamstring injury. Massive blow for you guys.