Forget Sergio: AC must finally unleash "dirty" Spurs ace who thrives in "big matches" - opinion

Antonio Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur side head into Wednesday evening’s Premier League meeting with Brighton & Hove Albion in something of an inconsistent run of form, with Spurs having won four and lost six of their last ten fixtures across all competitions.

However, with Graham Potter’s side also being in something of a slump at present, having lost their last five consecutive league outings, the Italian manager will know that tonight’s trip to the Amex presents Tottenham with the perfect opportunity to get back on track following their gutting 3-2 defeat at Manchester United last time out.

Indeed, in the loss at Old Trafford, a number of the 52-year-old’s starting XI had a game to forget – none more so than left wing-back Sergio Reguilon, with the Spaniard’s performance in both a defensive and offensive capacity costing Spurs dearly in Manchester.

As such, it would appear a wise move for Conte to drop the 25-year-old for the Brighton clash, something which – with Ryan Sessegnon remaining sidelined due to injury – could provide the former Inter Milan coach the chance to experiment on his left-flank.

Despite having been a bit-part player since Conte’s arrival in North London back in November – starting just one Premier League fixture under the Italian – Steven Bergwijn would appear to be something of an ideal candidate at left wing-back.

Indeed, with Conte having enjoyed a great deal of success in utilising wingers in slightly more reserved roles previously, such as Victor Moses at both Chelsea and Inter Milan, as well as Ashley Young and Ivan Perisic at the San Siro, the 24-year-old Netherlands international undoubtedly boasts a number of traits are favourable for the position.

According to FBREF, the £17m-rated forward