It would be a first of the season, but a Tottenham Hotspur without Son Heung-Min in the starting lineup looks more and more the preference as Antonio Conte and co. travel to Sporting Clube de Portugal in their Champions League clash on Tuesday evening.
According to fans, an attacking triumvirate of Harry Kane, Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison should start. It’s difficult to argue with Richarlison’s current rousing form and the visible anonymity that has come to define Son's start to the 2022/23 season. The Brazilian's two headers against Marseille were pivotal and culminated in an emotional moment with his parents post-match. Conte's press conference comments laid the foundations for what could be the season's first Son-less Spurs team selection.
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