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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

'Strange lineup!' - Surprised Tottenham fans react to what Jose Mourinho has done against Fulham

Jose Mourinho's team selection for tonight's Premier League fixture against Fulham has got a number of Tottenham fans talking.

Of course, Spurs were expected to be in action against Aston Villa, but the game was postponed following a coronavirus outbreak at the Midlands club last week.

As a result, the Tottenham vs Fulham game that was scheduled to take place last month can go ahead tonight.

And the Lilywhites go into the game on the back of a routine 5-0 win over Marine last weekend as they booked their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Scott Parker and Jose Mourinho disagree over fixture change

That win was on the back of the north London outfit beating Brentford 2-0 to set up a Carabao Cup final showdown against Manchester City later in the season.

But can Spurs make a statement in the Premier League title race?

In an attempt to continue on the winning trail and to send a message to Manchester United as well as Liverpool, Mourinho has made several changes to the side which started against Marine.

Ten to be exact.

As expected, captain Hugo Lloris, Harry Kane, Son Heung-min, Tanguy Ndombele, and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg are among those recalled after being rested three days ago.

Tottenham XI: Lloris; Aurier, Sanchez, Dier, Reguilon; Hojbjerg, Winks, Sissoko, Ndombele; Son, Kane

Most of the reaction from Spurs supporters on social media has centred around what some believe to be a negative setup with three defensive-minded midfielders.

Take a look at some of the best responses on Twitter...

@Eric said:" 3 DM's against Fulham at home uno."

@donnydave9 said: "Standard 7-1-2 formation."

@Spursylad10 said: "Either this is a negative team or Mourinho don't trust his wingers.."

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