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Antonio Conte has been set on using wing backs in a 3-4-2-1 system at Tottenham as his side search for a new DNA and an exciting brand of football.
It is a style that the Italian has been keen to implement in north London in order to become successful and competitive.
And in January, Conte was desperate to sign Adama Traore from Wolves to use as a right wing back in the current system, with the Spaniard’s pace and power seemingly a perfect fit for the role.
However, Traore instead joined Barcelona, leaving Spurs with Emerson Royal and Matt Doherty as their wing back options, with the pair having been the club’s two main right back’s this season.
But it has been the latter who has stepped up in recent weeks and after an impressive display in Tottenham’s 5-0 thrashing of Everton on Monday night, Conte may have already had his perfect right wing back solution right under his nose in the form of the Irishman.
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Doherty has been second choice to summer signing Emerson for the majority of this season, being limited to first team appearances in domestic cup competitions and the Europa Conference League.
The former Wolves man has made just 10 Premier League appearances this season but has started the last two games for Spurs, and has certainly grabbed the opportunity with both hands.
The 30-year-old