Tottenham are currently focused on securing Premier League safety but whatever happens, Roberto De Zerbi is expected to remain in charge of Spurs after signing a five-year contract
Roberto De Zerbi is currently prioritising Premier League safety with Tottenham but beyond that, there's hope of a brighter future under the Italian.
Whatever division the club are playing their football in next season, a squad refresh feels highly necessary. But it's important the club does not overlook some of the top young talent already on their books or alternatively, out on loan.
So what could De Zerbi's XI look like next season before the club delves into the transfer market? Well, Guglielmo Vicario looks highly likely to depart and return to Italy where Inter Milan are courting his services.
Vicario is focused on helping Tottenham secure safety following hernia surgery but his future at the club is in huge doubt.
There's a chance De Zerbi could test Antonin Kinsky because the Czech is supposed to be good with his feet despite his disaster against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
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If De Zerbi chooses a 4-2-3-1 formation, which he utilised at Brighton, Destiny Udogie or Souza will start at left-back. Micky van de Ven, providing he stays put, could start at centre-back alongside Luka Vuskovic.
It seems probable that captain Cuti Romero could seek to explore his options at the end of the season despite penning a new long-term contract last August.
At right-back, Pedro Porro should keep his spot. In midfield, Archie Gray and the returning James Maddison could play as a double pivot.
Mikey Moore could be the man to fix Tottenham's left-wing problems following his productive loan spell at Rangers while Xavi Simons and Dejan Kulusevski could battle it out for the No.10 role once 'Deki' makes a full recovery after 11 months on the sidelines.
On the right, Mohammed Kudus is a shoo-in. The Ghana international will be back soon following an adductor injury and he has been sorely missed on the flank.
In attack, Dominic Solanke remains the favourite to lead the line but Will Lankshear shouldn't be discounted as the 20-year-old is now up to 10 goals in all competitions on loan at Oxford United.
While there's a firm argument Tottenham could benefit from the cultural and squad reset that would be forced upon them if they were relegated, there's still no reason why the likes of Vuskovic, Moore and Lankshear can't be integrated into the first-team picture under De Zerbi.
Not only would they save the club millions of pounds but they have great potential to kick on and become top players for Spurs.