Is Juan Foyth now Tottenham’s first choice defender?

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Davinson Sanchez is out with a hamstring injury. Jan Vertonghen has struggled for consistent form and was sent off against Arsenal on Sunday. Toby Alderweireld was left out of the line-up as his future in London remains up in the air. All of a sudden, has Juan Foyth become Mauricio Pochettino’s first choice defender?

The Argentinian had not made a Premier League appearance a month ago and was on the fringes of the Spurs’ squad, not even included in their Champions League registration.

Now, he has become a regular pick at the heart of the backline with his composed style which looks to be the perfect approach to fit in in Pochettino’s defence, whether it is a back three or a back four that he opts to go with.

The 20-year-old was not free of blame against the Gunners, gifting the ball to the hosts as they took the lead for the second time when Alexandre Lacazette made it 3-2 for Unai Emery’s team.

Foyth clearly still has room to improve, as evidenced by the two penalties that he conceded against Wolves, but with his team-mates faltering around him, he has become an important figure for the Lilywhites.

Few expected the youngster to be given such opportunities and so many minutes, but Foyth has soared to a regular role for Spurs and suddenly looks to be a key figure.