Although Tottenham are overwhelming favourites to defeat Sheffield United this Saturday, it may not be as simple as some anticipate.
Although Sheffield United has had awful results so far this season, they haven’t really played that poorly.
They tested Manchester City last month at Bramall Lane, and a late winner against Nottingham Forest prevented them from earning a point.
Spurs will need to be ready for a real tussle in this one since the Blades are no pushovers.
Paul Merson has been previewing this game in his column for Sportskeeda, and he thinks Richarlison might be put back into the attack for this one as the north London club gears up for a physical struggle.
Richarlison might make a debut.
Merson made a prediction about the possible Spurs lineup for this match.
According to Merson, “Son Heung-min played through the middle and scored a hat-trick in his previous Premier League match, but Sheffield United are a physical team, so big Ange might look to play Richarlison up front to add something unique to his attack.”
Not seeing it
Even if Richarlison would be better prepared for this physical matchup against Sheffield United, it’s unlikely that Heung-Min Son will be moved from his current position.
Because the South Korean player dominated Burnley, it is best to leave well enough alone and stop trying to mend what isn’t broken.
Later in the season, Richarlison will have a chance, but the point after scoring five goals and having your striker record a hat-trick is not the time to switch up your offence.
