Premier League: Tottenham Hotspur's ideal defensive lineup for the upcoming season

Right Back - Juan Foyth

Juan Foyth could see of lot of action for Tottenham this season

Kieran Trippier's departure to Atletico Madrid has created a gap at the back four for Tottenham. While Serge Aurier is a candidate to take up the role on a permanent basis for the first team, Pochettino also has Kyle Walker-Peters and Juan Foyth in the squad, pushing for a first team place. It is the later who should be ideal choice for the right back role in the upcoming season.

The Argentinean has been mainly used by Pochettino as a center back, however, while representing his country in the 2019 Copa America, Foyth excelled at right-back. He started three games for Argentina in the right-back role and was one of the best players on the pitch.

Foyth is extremely comfortable on the ball, completing 95% of passing against Venezuela. He is also defensively sound, tackling well and intercepting with intent on the pitch. He has pace to burn and perhaps a little more direction in the final third is all that is required. Foyth is also dominant in the air, which can come in handy both at the back and in attack.

The Argentinean has already shown in Copa America that he can adapt well to a fast and fluid attacking system. There's no doubt that Foyth is most suited for the role among the players at the club. And in Pochettino, he has a coach who can guide him and shape him into one of the best in the world.