Tottenham have been dealt a blow in their bid to find a new right wingback this window. Their struggles in the position were once more made evident in the North London Derby as Matt Doherty was replaced having struggled to make any inroads on his side.
Although Arsenal's main play came on the left for Tottenham, where Ryan Sessegnon was plunged into action against Bukayo Saka, it has been the right side that has been the subject of issue for Antonio Conte this season. Having signed youngster Djed Spence over the summer he has hardly featured.
That has left Doherty and Emerson Royal to battle it out whilst Ivan Perisic, 33, has filled in when needed too. Lucas Moura was also used there in a makeshift role before the World Cup. Wingbacks have formed the pillars for every successful Conte side and that's where their efforts are focused this window.
