Pochettino should adopt successful Vertonghen tactic vs Burnley

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Tottenham Hotspur boss has the ideal opportunity against Burnley to turn to his highly successful tactic of using Jan Vertonghen as a left wing-back.

Apparently Danny Rose is still being assessed over his fitness ahead of the clash with the Clarets, and there’s chance he might not make the game having been ill (official website).

Ben Davies could be available for selection again after struggling with a groin problem, with Mauricio Pochettino confirming on Thursday that the Welshman, along with Harry Kane, had been ‘doing well’ in training.

Davies has missed the last five matches for Spurs, so he could be lacking match fitness.

The situation should encourage Pochettino to use the system that worked so well against Borussia Dortmund in midweek.

Vertonghen to continue at left wing-back?

Vertonghen was outstanding against Dortmund playing as a left wing-back.

People wondered how he might fare against the red-hot Jadon Sancho, but he experienced Belgian was solid all night.

He even offered a surprisingly good attacking output, setting up one and scoring one himself at Wembley.

It was a magnificent showing and one that surely makes him feasible cover for Rose and Davies against Burnley.

If Davies is deemed not fully match fit, then Pochettino should look no further than Vertonghen to do a job for him once again.