Speculation has been rife all week surrounding potential replacements for Jan Vertonghen, who injured his ankle against West Brom last weekend and will miss the next six weeks of Tottenham’s busy schedule.
Mauricio Pochettino has made his decision — Kevin Wimmer comes in at centre back as Spurs stick with a defensive three for their trip to Manchester City.
The rest of the team remains unchanged after the hugely impressive display against West Brom.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Wimmer’s selection and the rest of the team news.
#THFC: Lloris (C), Walker, Dier, Alderweireld, Wimmer, Rose, Wanyama, Dembele, Eriksen, Dele, Kane. #COYS pic.twitter.com/dtowFSP6bQ
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 21, 2017
Subs: Vorm, Trippier, Davies, Carter-Vickers, Winks, Sissoko, Son. #COYS
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 21, 2017
#thfc Wimmer replaces injured Vertonghen and looks set for a run in the team now, almost exactly a year after the same scenario occurred.
— Ben Pearce (@BenPearceSpurs) January 21, 2017
KEVIN WIMMER ?? #COYS
— Eric Chakma (@EricYid) January 21, 2017
#thfc No Janssen for the third league game running. ? https://t.co/6ZUgWu4dF5
— Dan Kilpatrick (@Dan_KP) January 21, 2017
Congratulations to @HKane who will make his 100th @premierleague appearance for the Club today! #OneOfOurOwn pic.twitter.com/jGbKKIJp6x
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 21, 2017
CITY XI | Bravo, Zabaleta (C), Otamendi, Kolarov. Clichy, Yaya, Silva, De Bruyne, Sane. Sterling, Aguero #cityvspurs #mcfc
— Manchester City (@ManCity) January 21, 2017
Jesus, that City attack in front of that City defence. Like wearing a Gucci suit with Gola trainers.
— Tom (@Tomfoins87) January 21, 2017
Zabaletta/Kolorov/Otamendi/Clichy.
In front of Bravo.
With Yaya 'protecting' them.
Fill your boots lads ??
— Bateseyboy (@Bateseyboy) January 21, 2017
I do not fancy Yaya Toure's chances up against that Spurs midfield…
— Jack Pitt-Brooke (@JackPittBrooke) January 21, 2017
