Published: 4 June, 2014
by DAN CARRIER

WHEN Maurico Pochettino's players return from Brazil – or the beach – the new manager will need to address glaring deficiencies in some positions, and deal with a squad that has too many options in others.

So who should stay and who should go?

In goal

What Poch has got:

Hugo Lloris: One minute we hear rumours that his agent is in talks about a contract extension, the next that he's off for £25m. Stay.

Brad Freidel: Now in his 40s, his days of a regular games are numbered, despite his much-trumpeted daily yoga sessions. Time to move to coaching. Go.

Jordan Archer: Aged 20, the Walthamstow-born Scottish international goalie has done enough as a Spurs Under-21 player to warrant a new contract. Stay.

What Poch needs:

If Lloris stays, nothing. If he goes, then a world class replacement.

In defence

What Poch has got:

Michael Dawson: A club legend, his heart is blue and white but he must face the fact that at 30, his days marshalling things at the back before lumping a diaganol cross-field ball 60 yards are nearly over. The feeling is Poch should be wrapping up a souvenir THFC carriage clock and preparing a nice speech thanking Daws for being such a tremendous servant. Go.

Jan Vertonghen: The most talented defender on the books, he alienated fans by basically knowing this and being stroppy that his team mates weren't as good as he is. Perhaps Poch should sell for top dollar while he can. Stay.

Vlad Chiriches: For a youngster settling into the Premier League he did well. Showed grace on the ball. Stay.

Younes Kaboul: Seems to have lost an important half a yard after being out injured on and off for two years. But if he can get fit, get a string of games under his belt, there is no reason he shouldn't be the first choice again. Stay.

Kyle Walker: If he is fit, he's a shoo-in. Stay.

Kyle Naughton: Aged 25 now, there is a feeling he could be moved on for his own sake to nail down a starting place elsewhere. Has suffered from being played out of position – but when he is given the right back berth, he has shown real talent. Go.

Danny Rose: Had a great season at Sunderland, came back home with high expectations: sadly didn't fulfil them, but was this due to the team struggling as a whole, and having a series of players in front of him who did not fancy tracking back. Go, if the price is right

Benoit Assou-Ekotto: His loan spell at QPR is up, and something tells me the Cameroonian will be itching to get to Spurs Lodge and win back his place. But at 30, and with a reputation for whacky defending, he'd have to put in some stellar performances to convince the spot is his again. Go.

Zeki Fryers: Made the first team squad 16 times last term. Highly rated young England international, the spot is there for the taking – but many will feel him too green to cement a berth this season. Stay.

What Poch needs:

Steven Caulker is rumoured to be returning – and he would fit the bill to replace Daws, while Fulham's Brede Hangeland and Southampton's Dejan Lovren names have also been mentioned. Chelsea's Ryan Bertrand and Feyenoord's Daryl Janmaat are full back possibilities.

In midfield

What Poch has got:

Sandro: Napoli, Inter Milan and Roma all want him., Tough – so do Spurs. Sandro has seen his progress slow after two seasons of injuries, but should be the rock upon which the midfield is built. Stay

Ettiene Capoue: A tough first season – he had just got into the groove when he was injured for six months – but is quality. Stay

Paulinho: The Brazilian midfielder had his ups and downs, but no one gets into his national side without being class. Expect big things from his second term. Stay

Lewis Holtby: If he is happy to play understudy to Christian Eriksen, get some cup games in, then Lewis is a prospect. If he demands first team action week in, week out, then a mid table side beckons. Stay.

Christian Eriksen: the shining light from last term. Build the attack around him. Stay.

Tom Carroll: Bags of talent. If Spurs can't find a way of integrating him into the first team squad this term, the youth development structure may as well be shelved. It's time for Tom to stop being seen as a 'prospect' and instead be considered the future of the Spurs creativity department. Stay.

Nabil Bentaleb: Handy to have in the squad. Can only improve. Stay, or loan.

Jake Livermore: Had a good season at Hull. They can have him. Go.

Mousa Dembele: A troublesome hip has meant he struggles to play twice a week, so he gets left out of games, interrupting his rhythm. Stay.

Erik Lamela: Who knows quite what the Argentine can do? Currently sweating through a tough pre-season fitness regime, Poch will hope his compatriot explodes into action come August. Stay

Andros Townsend: If he could be stuck on the left, and practise his crosses, he could develop into the senior International everyone thought was on the cards last autumn. Stay

Aaron Lennon. Senior squad member, his age-old foibles of poor crosses and meagre goals means while he is a legend – we'll always have Milan – perhaps it is time for pastures new. Go.

Nacer Chadli: Began to get his groove on towards the end of the season but the jury is still out. Go – if a good price comes in.

Gylfi Sigurdsson: The Icelandic international hasn't had the luck of the draw. Turned in good performances when played in his correct position – high up, down the centre – but he won't budge Christian Eriksen from the spot, so he'll be shoved out wide left, where he is stifled by a lack of pace. A 'Tottenham' style player, he will have to look elsewhere if he wants games week in, week out. Go.

Christian Eriksen: Simple – build the team around him. Stay.

What Poch needs:

Little, if Poch can find the right formula. Some extra pace on the flanks would be nice – but can be offered through Townsend and Lamela.

In attack

What Poch has:

Roberto Soldado: A miserable season – but with a new man in charge, perhaps he'll show what he can do. Stay – but if a good offer comes in…

Harry Kane: Forced his way into the side through sheer effort. Developing well. Stay.

Emmanuel Adebayor: He plays when he wants, and if he fancies it, he's as good as any. But should Spurs be made to wait for those days to come round? Stay – but as with Soldado, if a good offer comes in, then…

What Poch needs:

Doesn't everyone want a 20-goal-a-season player? Spurs could do with a goal scorer – and perhaps Soldado, in the right set-up, is the man. But he could do with playing alongside a fulcrum similar to Teddy Sheringham to hold things up, and it would be nice to have the option of someone with lightning pace to offer a foil.

Is it time up for Emmanuel Adebayor? Only at the right price