Fixture Focus–Spurs (Europa Cup, 24 October 2013)

FC Sheriff vs Tottenham Hotspur

This is one of those tough flights over to Europe that can take a toll on players. The good thing is that Spurs now have depth in the squad to get results in multiple competitions.

FC Sheriff is the team that consistently performs and tops the Moldova league. They have fought for 2 draws in their first 2 group stage matches and have not dropped any points.

Spurs should be resting some key players and I like to see Adebayor given the start with Harry Kane on the bench. Soldado and Defoe should just be given the day off. This is a good match to give our second stringers an opportunity to get playing time and consequently, it might be a disjointed display from our boys.

I expect a draw as a likely result.