Mauricio Pochettino has made a bold choice with his team selection for Tottenham’s meeting with Aston Villa, a decision that could have an effect on the future of Christian Eriksen.
The Dane has been left out of the starting line-up for the Spurs’ Premier League curtain raiser, which will fuel additional speculation about a transfer away from the club.
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are both reportedly prioritising moves for other targets, but there is still a chance Eriksen will seal a move away from Tottenham before the European transfer window closes at the end of the month.
And with no sign of an injury, it is perhaps a surprise that Eriksen has been left on the bench for the first match of the season. Erik Lamela will play...
