Tottenham have seven North London Derby undroppables to unlock Ange Postecoglou's Arsenal game plan
Some seven Tottenham Hotspur players have already separated themselves from the rest despite head coach Ange Postecoglou not being able to name an unchanged starting lineup in either of their three Premier League games this season.
Injuries now appear to be easing in time for the North London Derby against Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. There is some doubt about whether Yves Bissouma will play, with Postecoglou acknowledging he has "a bit of an issue", but aside from Richarlison and Will Lankshear, who both remain out, there is as close to an entire squad to select from as there has been all season.
The international break does complicate matters, with some players only returning late on Thursday, but the match being on Sunday afternoon helps somewhat offset the effects of that long-haul travelling. Therefore, this weekend should help answer some selection questions still lingering at this early stage of the season.
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Guglielmo Vicario is the definition of undroppable in this Spurs side, with Fraser Forster as their backup on the bench. The same is true of the back four, with Micky van de Ven set for a return alongside Cristian Romero, the only remaining outfield Tottenham player yet to miss a minute this season.
Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie are equally pivotal on the flanks, with Djed Spence yet to challenge either for a starting spot. In midfield, there remains more questions than answers, with only James Maddison establishing a place in central areas.
The same scenario is apparent further forward, with only Son Heung-Min assured of a start, albeit Dominic Solanke could become that after returning to fitness. Bissouma could also grow the list; however, only weeks after being suspended - and with an injury issue - that status is still not definite for the defensive midfielder.