How Tottenham could line up against Borussia Dortmund in the Uefa Champions League

With their place in the knockout stages already secure, Mauricio Pochettino is expected to make several changes for Tottenham’s Champions League clash tonight.

But Spurs will not be too heavily weakened in Germany, knowing that victory will ensure they finish the campaign as Group H winners with a game to spare.

Pochettino will also expect a reaction from his side following Saturday’s defeat in the north London derby.

Here is how Standard Sport’s James Olley, who is at the Westfalenstadion this evening, expects Tottenham to line up…

How Tottenham could line up against Borussia Dortmund

Tottenham (3-5-1-1): Lloris; Sanchez, Dier, Vertonghen; Aurier, Winks, Eriksen, Sissoko, Rose; Son; Llorente.

Speaking ahead of the match, Pochettino said he was happy to feel the 'pressure and criticism' following Tottenham's surprise 2-0 defeat to Arsenal in the north London derby.

“We are so happy if we analyse the last three seasons with how the clubs is improving,” the Argentine said.

“Now the expectation is to win the Champions League and the Premier League. Our project is medium-to-long term is to buy the best players and try to win.

“I am happy with the pressure and criticism. It means people expect more of us. People consider us at this level.

“We are so calm and we know very well we have improved a lot in every single aspect. Every club in the top six has trouble to compete away from home.

“If you look on the internet to see what happened with the other clubs you will be surprised because we are better than others away from home.”

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