How Tottenham could line-up versus West Ham

8:00am on Sunday 18th October 2020
By Martin Macdonald

Gareth Bale is in contention to make his second debut for Spurs versus West Ham on Sunday.

Bale completed a return to his former club in the summer on loan from Real Madrid, but due to injury he is yet to debut in the 2020/21 season in his second stint with the London side.

Jose Mourinho confirmed this week that the Welshman is available for selection against the Hammers.

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However, it is likely from the bench that we'll see him make his first appearance of the season, with Mourinho probably keen to keep the attacking momentum going following the massive 6-1 away victory against Man Utd before the international break.

Where possible, the Portuguese boss will name pretty much the same XI that embarrassed United a couple of weeks ago.

The only alteration from that line-up could be the absence of Eric Dier, who picked up a hamstring injury while on international duty with England.

That could mean Toby Alderweireld partnering Davinson Sanchez in the middle of the defence.

Giovani Lo Celso and Japhet Tanganga remain absent.