FA CUP Tottenham vs Southampton game preview

I know what you think, but I must disappoint you. No he's not going to do that again against Southampton tomorrow! New Dutch attacker will not play against Southampton because he was not registered like Tottenham player before first FA cup game. Dele Alli is under question mark after Sterling's reckless and savage attempt to break his ankle. Game comes just few days after big and exhausting game against Manchester City, which Spurs won.

There is simple not enough time to recover players and Mourinho will be forced to make some changes in his squad. Last information is saying that Troy Parrot will maybe be at least on the bench. It's very important game for Tottenham whose fans are hoping for good FA cup run this season. Elimination from Southampton at home would simply be unacceptable for fans.

First encounter from week ago ended with 1:1. Both teams had their moments. Spurs were much better in first part of second half, while Southampton dominated after 70th minute. It's hard to forget Lo Celso's run with ball between 4 or 5 Suthampton players before pass toward Son who founded Saint's net. I hope Lo Celso has enough strength to play this game. His partnership with N'Dombele at the end of City game looked fascinating. Those two plus H.Winks could be unsolved enigma for guest side.

However things in defense does not look to great. Lloris is great, Tanganga too, Alderweireld is blocking shots better now, but Sanchez and Aurier are just to error prone. I have no doubt that they are going to do that again tomorrow. Son didn't look to great against City. He was awful until 50th minute, unable to do anyting. Then he made one good pass and scored a goal after superb N'Dombele pass. He can't dribble, but when you let him enough space for shot you're doomed.

My prediction here is very exciting and interesting game with over 2.5 goals. I hope Spurs can win this. They already know next opponent which is Norwich City. If they eliminate Southampton they are going probably to eliminate Norwich and that we could call "Good FA cup run". Southampton was in good form, but Liverpool trashed them with 4:0, they secured survival in Premier League and that is their main ambition. Ings is dangerous, Redmond too, they might score goal, but at the end they're going to be eliminated. Bet on over 2.5 goals should be safe bet. It's FA cup and when one side concede goal, it must go with all power in attack.