Spurs travel to Marseille in a bid to join Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea in the last 16 of the Champions League.
It’s all to play for in Group D – every side still has a chance to qualify with Spurs needing a draw. A stalement in France won’t be good for their hosts, who are a point behind Sporting and Frankfurt.
It’s sets up a mouth-watering tie.
Former Arsenal player Sead Kolasinac has likely done enough to hold his place in the backline for the home team and is just one player out to end Spurs’ dream.
Alexis Sanchez, Matteo Guendouzi and Nuno Tavares all expected to be named in the first XI. And will be keen to impress the red half of London.
Even ex-Manchester United defender Eric Bailly could be involved after returning to training from a thigh injury.
Tottenham attacker Richarlison is still out with a calf problem alongside Dejan Kulusevski and his hamstring issue.
Cristian Romero was another noteworthy absentee from the win over Bournemouth.
The Argentine centre-back was a “big risk” for the clash with Sporting according to Antonio Conte and is not available for Tuesday’s game either, but returns to the XI should come for Rodrigo Bentancur, Eric Dier and Ivan Perisic.
A 3-5-2 setup failed to bear fruit at Bournemouth, so Conte can be expected to revert to a 3-4-3.
Les Olympiens must endeavour to achieve a feat that they have not done since 2010 – beat an English team in the Champions League.