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Bottom club Southampton's visit to Tottenham might come at a very handy time for under-fire boss Ange Postecoglou.

Micky van de Ven, Heung-min Son and James Maddison are likely to be handed rests. Son, in particular, has carried the burden of creativity and sharpness for much of the season, and the manager knows better than to risk him unnecessarily. Djed Spence, recovering from illness, is also set to be preserved for the trip to Germany.