How Spurs could line-up against Watford with Vorm back and ready to make second debut in place of injured Lloris
TOTTENHAM are desperate to return to winning ways at home to bottom-feeders Watford after successive losses before the international break.
Mauricio Pochettino's side had seven goals smashed past them by Bayern Munich before suffering a humiliating 3-0 defeat at Brighton.
Spurs were then plunged into disarray with the news that club captain Hugo Lloris suffered a dislocated elbow in the loss at the Amex.
Following the news that the French keeper has been ruled out of action until next year, the club re-signed veteran Michel Vorm to act as emergency cover.
The Dutchman, 35, left Spurs in the summer after making just 13 Premier League appearances in five years at the club.
Vorm has not played a competitive game in a year, with his last outing coming in the Champions League 2-2 draw at PSV Eindhoven last October.
The former Swansea stopper is lacking match sharpness and is likely to act as second fiddle for Paulo Gazzaniga, who came on for Lloris in the 3-0 loss at Brighton.
Upon his return to north London, Vorm revealed his belief that the Argentine has the capability to take over as Tottenham's No1.
I've seen his quality from the beginning. I'm 100% sure that he'll do a great job.
Michel Vorm on Paulo Gazzaniga
He told the club's official website: "I've worked with him for a few years and I've seen his quality from the beginning.
"He's a good lad and a guy who has a strong mentality and I think he will bring a good energy with him and I'm 100% sure that he'll do a great job.
"I spoke with him yesterday and he's happy that I'm back."
Summer signings Giovani Lo Celso and Ryan Sessegnon both returned to first-team training during the international break but are expected to miss the clash against Watford.
Poch also has a big decision to make over Dele Alli, who has struggled for form and fitness this season.
The England star was hauled off during the 7-2 drubbing by Bayern and then left out of Gareth Southgate's squad over the international break.
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However he may have a point to prove against Watford, with a stellar record of five goals and two assists in the eight games he has faced the Hornets.
And Christian Eriksen may be given a rest after it was revealed he picked up a dead leg on international duty with Denmark.
But one less headache for Poch will be the return of Serge Aurier, who is back from suspension following his red card in the 2-1 win over Southampton.
