Has Moussa Sissoko’s time as a Tottenham starter run its course?

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Tottenham Hotspur were beaten again yesterday, this time by Leicester City.

The north London giants have now lost back-to-back games in the Premier League and have slipped to fifth in the table.

Jose Mourinho has much to ponder if he’s to get Spurs back on track, but it won’t be easy with the likes of Wolves, Leeds United and Aston Villa all coming up.

Spurs have a big squad that is packed with quality, and one wonders if Mourinho will look to make some lasting changes.

One man who has been a trusted starter for the Portuguese is Moussa Sissoko.

The £30 million Frenchman (BBC Sport) is often called upon by Mourinho and it seems the manager really values his work-rate and the help he gives to Serge Aurier.

But perhaps it’s time for the 31-year-old to be used more as an impact substitute following a poor showing against the Foxes yesterday.

TBR’s View – Ndombele should play Sissoko’s position

Arguably, Tanguy Ndombele would be better playing where Sissoko has tended to play.

The star has been used as an advanced midfielder in recent times, but for Lyon he excelled at breaking the lines from deep, whether that be with an eye-of-the-needle pass or a burst forward.

Perhaps Mourinho’s side would be better served with Ndombele and Hojbjerg as a double-pivot, with Giovani Lo Celso as a 10, and either Lucas Moura or Steven Bergwijn on the right.