Gary Lineker and Micah Richards have both been discussing the form of Tottenham and had their say on where they’ll now finish.

A stunning start to the season has been curtailed a bit by injuries to key players. Both James Maddison and Micky van de Ven are out until the new year. Cristian Romero is also suspended, while the club also didn’t bring in a new striker to replace Harry Kane.

Of course, Spurs remain right in the mix and under Ange Postecoglou, appear to be playing with a freedom not seen for some time.

And speaking on the Rest is Football podcast, both Lineker and Richards agreed on Tottenham’s potential.

Gary Lineker and Micah Richards predict where Tottenham will finish

Going back and forth in a conversation about Tottenham and qualifying for Europe, the duo had the following to say.

Richards: “I think they can get Champions League if everyone is fit.”

Lineker: “Well two big players won’t be fit until the new year at least. Maddison who has been absolutely brilliant, one of the signings of the season I think we would all agree, as has Van de Ven. To lose one of them is bad luck but two!”

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Richards: “And then to lose Romero, your partnership, we talked about them being the partnership of the season so far. To lose that… It’s very difficult to predict. If they were all fit I would say Champions League but I would like to see when they are going to be back. I am going to say could slip into that number five position for Champions League.”

Lineker: “I wouldn’t disagree with that. We said Europe at the start of the season but I think we were all probably forgetting a little bit that it’s very likely that the Premier League have five teams in the Champions League next season.”

Top four well within reach

There’s been a few worrying signs of late for Spurs but they have positioned themselves well and the football under Postecoglou has been exciting to watch.

Yes, the injuries to Maddison and Van de Ven are massive but they have shown more than enough to suggest they’ll pick enough points up to be right in the mix by the time they are both back.

Tottenham fans are loving what they’re seeing this season and it’s little wonder there’s so much talk of them across different media outlets.

A top four spot is well within their grasp. Indeed, if they can somehow keep picking up points, then they might even have a say in the title race come May.