Spurs team news: Predicted line-up vs Burnley – Lo Celso set for first start under Mourinho?

After winning his first three matches in charge of Tottenham, Jose Mourinho was brought back down to earth with a bump in midweek as he saw his side lose 2-1 at former club Manchester United.

The result sees Spurs sit eighth in the table and now nine points off fourth placed Chelsea after 15 matches.

Because of the significant gap, Mourinho knows this weekend’s match at home to Burnley is a must win.

So with three points very much the aim, the Portuguese boss has some big decisions to make when selecting his starting XI.

Which players will Jose opt for? We predict Spurs’ line-up to take on the Clarets….

GK: Paulo Gazzaniga

May have been dropped after his mistake for the first goal at Old Trafford but with Hugo Lloris and Michel Vorm injured there are no other viable options.

RB: Serge Aurier

Another position Spurs don’t really have cover in after selling Kieran Trippier in the summer so Aurier will have to continue in the role.

CB: Davinson Sanchez 

Has started every match under Mourinho and is expected to do the same against the Clarets.

CB: Toby Alderweireld

Another who has started every game for Mourinho so expect the Belgian to carry on alongside Sanchez.

LB: Danny Rose

Jan Vertonghen was preferred at left-back in midweek but a more attacking option should be required for a home game with Burnley.

DM: Eric Dier

After conceding another two goals and losing the midfield battle we feel Mourinho will recall the Englishman who started in the wins against West Ham and Bournemouth.

CM: Harry Winks

Although he was substituted at Old Trafford we expect Winks to continue in the centre as Mourinho will want him to dictate the play with his passing.

AM: Dele Alli

With four goals in the four matches Mourinho has been in charge, there’s no doubt the Portuguese boss has got the talented 23-year-old back to his best.

FW: Giovani Lo Celso

Since his summer transfer the Argentine hasn’t really got started due to injury but this could be the game he starts for the first time under Mourinho.

FW: Son Heung-min

The South Korean’s pace, movement and trickery means he’s a must in this line-up as Burnley – despite recent performances – are not always the easiest of teams to break.

FW: Harry Kane

The England captain had a quiet night by his standards at Old Trafford but will be aiming to notch his 14th club goal of the season against Burnley.