Tottenham have an important week ahead before heading into the international break and it’s a week where they need maximum points from both games. After the 3-2 loss to Man United on Saturday, Antonio Conte’s chances of putting his Spurs side in the top four have become less likely, but the race is not over yet.

Spurs have ten games left to play and are just six points behind Arsenal. The Lilywhites will need the other teams in the battle for a top four spot to drop points, but if they can end their inconsistent run and put together a winning streak, all may not be lost.

Tottenham’s recent encounters have produced a mix of performances and results, from individual players and the team as a whole. Conte is still without some of his players due to ongoing injury concerns, but he will need the squad members he has available to give their best, to ensure the Lilywhites finish in the position. as solid as possible.

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There are improvements the whole team needs to make to end their tendency to win one and then lose one, which Conte has already admitted. “Right now, the team has to work a lot on many aspects. At the same time, we have to be stable, be stable and maintain good results at all times. Instead, we have ups and downs, ups and downs.”

Spurs face a trip to Brighton on Wednesday and then a London derby game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against West Ham before another international break. After that, the Lilywhites will still have eight Premier League games to play and football.london looks at players who have important moments ahead.

Sergio Reguilon

Reguilon returned to the starting XI after Ryan Sessegnon suffered another blow when he came off at half-time in the 5-0 win over Everton. Conte revealed the 21-year-old won’t be back until the next break, “Bad news about Ryan Sessegnon. He had a CT scan and a muscle problem. Maybe we’ll see him again after the international break.”

The Spaniard was a regular in Nuno Espirito Santo and the Italian’s side as Sessegnon has again struggled with various injury issues this season. With the youngster unavailable again, Reguilon came on in the second half against Frank Lampard’s side and scored in his first minute on the pitch and then played 90 minutes at Old Trafford.

The 25-year-old played Jadon Sancho for Man United’s second goal and took a bit of time to get into the game, but when he did he managed to make an impact at both ends of the pitch. Reguilon is lucky in the sense that, with no other real option at left-back, he is likely to retain his place in the starting XI regardless of his performance.

However, the next few weeks, until Sessegnon returns, could be crucial as the Spain international tries to make the case to Conte that he should be the first choice on the left flank. It may be difficult with the 21-year-old performing well when he started to gain momentum from consistent performances, but in the current situation, that’s Reguilon’s place to lose.

Pierre Emile Hojbjerg

Hojbjerg has been the only consistent midfielder for most of the season, playing in a midfield two and three, alongside various Tottenham teammates. He is currently linking up with January arrival Rodrigo Bentancur and while the pair have work to do, they have also made an impact to help improve Spurs’ overall performance.

Oliver Skipp is another of Conte’s players who has been out for some time and ahead of the trip to Old Trafford he gave a worrying update on the 21-year-old. “Yeah sure I’m a little worried. I’m a little worried because he started out with pain in his groin and then now we’re talking about two months, two and a half months, he’s been out .

“I’m a bit worried, because in my mind, the player’s mind [Skipp]there was a desire to return very soon, as soon as possible, but right now if you ask me a prediction about his return to the team, I don’t have an answer,” added the Italian.

This worked in Hojbjerg’s favor as he is one of the current first-choice midfielders, but once Skipp returns, it could be the academy graduate who is chosen to play alongside Bentancur. That’s why there are an important few weeks left for the Dane to try to prove that when his injured teammate returns, his place in the regular XI shouldn’t be sacrificed.

When Skipp does eventually recover, he may not be able to directly return to regular training each week as he will have to rebuild his match fitness. However, if he is able to quickly make the impact on the Tottenham squad that he had before his injury, it may not be long before he finds a safe place, unless Hojbjerg does. presents a sufficiently solid case.

Harry winks

Another midfielder who doesn’t get much playing time but is injury-free is Winks, who has faced his fair share of criticism this season. Before the January signings arrived, the 26-year-old replaced Skipp and produced some decent performances.

However, like several of Spurs, he fails to produce them consistently and it has become clear that his role in a two-man midfield alongside Hojbjerg may not be the best choice. This means that he has to get used to the touchline again.

Winks has had an up and down season at Tottenham and before the January transfer window opened there were rumors of an exit for the youth product. He remained in North London, but it is now debatable whether he regrets the decision.

With second place in central midfield looking like Hojbjerg’s up for grabs at the moment, Winks has to do everything he can to secure playing time as the end of the season nears. A central midfield was one place Conte wanted to improve during the winter window, which he found with Bentancur, but there is still work to be done.

Therefore, if the 26-year-old cannot change his season with the opportunities he has, Skipp returns from injury and a new midfielder arrives this summer, could Winks arrive towards the end of his career at Tottenham?

Son Heung-min

A fan favorite and key member of the Spurs squad, it’s odd to name Son in this list. The South Korean has scored 11 Premier League goals so far this season and registered six assists, while breaking the Premier League record with Harry Kane for the most combined goals scored.

However, it’s also undeniable that the latest performances have seen a drop in form for the 29-year-old. Maybe it’s because so much is expected of him, but the trip to Old Trafford saw him not have as much of an impact as usual and also slip for a few moments in the game Spurs were at. ‘attack.

Son recently signed a new contract at Tottenham, so the next few weeks aren’t important for him in terms of his future at the club, but rather for him getting the chance to reunite with the player the fans know and love. The South Korean was a key player again in the 5-0 win over Everton but also struggled to stay consistent.

After the loss to Ralf Rangnick, Conte was asked about Son and his unusual lack of confidence in the final third.

“There are a few players who are very, very important to us and we always have to perform well but Sonny and I think he played a good game to give everything tonight,” the 52-year-old explained. “Afterwards, there are matches where everything goes well and others where you can slip. Tonight, he slipped twice! He slipped twice and it was a shame because it was in two important situations where you can go for the goal.

“Sonny is a very important player for us and he is a player who can make a difference for Tottenham.”

Everyone knows the impact Son can have, which makes it even more of a shame to see his form drop. Therefore, the next few weeks will be a good opportunity for him to once again become the devastating player he can be for opposing sides ahead of the international break and ensure he has a strong end to the season.