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Bayern Munich face a tricky test against Tottenham Hotspurs

By Kartik Sahni

MUNICH, GERMANY - JULY 31: Niko Kovac, head coach of Muenchen talks to Mauricio Pochettino, head coach of Tottenham during the Audi Cup 2019 final match between Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Muenchen at Allianz Arena on July 31, 2019 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images for AUDI)
MUNICH, GERMANY - JULY 31: Niko Kovac, head coach of Muenchen talks to Mauricio Pochettino, head coach of Tottenham during the Audi Cup 2019 final match between Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Muenchen at Allianz Arena on July 31, 2019 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images for AUDI) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 28: Tanguy Ndombele of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 28, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 28: Tanguy Ndombele of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 28, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) /

Opposition Focus

Pochettino is expected to revert to a 4-2-3-1 shape from the new 4-1-2-1-2 diamond that he has opted for a few matches this season.

At the back, Hugo Lloris will be given the shot-stopper duties. Serge Aurier who was sent off against Southampton can start as the right-back against Bayern, while Danny Rose shall be the obvious choice as the full-back operating from the left-hand side. Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld should start in the heart of Spurs’defense.

Harry Winks is expected to play a deeper role in midfield, while Tanguy Ndombele shall operate as a box-to-box midfield player for the hosts.

Dele Alli who sat on the bench against Southampton should be in contention to make it to the starting XI, playing in the number ten position. Meanwhile, Heung-Min Son should slot in the left-winger role after being substituted at the hour mark on Saturday. Christian Eriksen shall attack from the right with Harry Kane leading the attack line.

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Spurs have been vulnerable in defense this season, so Die Roten should be looking to capitalize on this weakness. However, the English side can be dangerous on the counter, so Bayern must maintain a compact defensive line.

Next. Niko Kovac wants Bayern Munich to be more clinical. dark

Score Prediction: Spurs 1 – Bayern 2

Spurs versus Bayern is surely going to be a thrilling encounter. Given the current form, we expect Bayern to continue as group leaders by clinching three points through a slender margin.