Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko has to start v Inter Milan

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Tottenham host Inter Milan on Wednesday night in the Champions League and know they need to win to keep up their hopes of qualifying for the knockout rounds of the competition.

Spurs are fresh off the back of a stunning 3-1 home win over Chelsea at the weekend and they travel to North London rivals Arsenal on Sunday for another vital Premier League game.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side have three crucial games during the week and it’s likely to be a real test of his squad for the high-profile fixtures.

Moussa Sissoko completed 90 minutes in the Chelsea win, but there is no way manager Pochettino can afford to leave him out in midweek.

The 29-year-old has gone from zero to hero during his time at Spurs, as he’s really kicked on this season to become a key player after a torrid start after joining in 2016.

Sissoko was at his destructive best against Chelsea by winning challenges and making interceptions to help his side dominate.

The central midfielder will be needed to fill a similar role against Italian giants Inter and he will be sure to cover every blade of grass with his immense work-rate.

He’s not the most technically gifted player, but in this form even his long-range passes are coming off and he’s making a real difference.

Spurs do have Harry Winks in reserve if they want a fresh pair of legs in the engine room against Inter, but it goes to show how far Sissoko has come given there could be outrage if he is left out.