CZECH MATE

Antonin Kinsky emerges as timely solution to goalkeeper problem for Dream Team bosses but for how long?

The Czech goalkeeper is expected to start for Tottenham until Guglielmo Vicario returns at the end of February

ANTONIN KINSKY (£2.8m) has made an instant impact in the world of Dream Team.

The Czech goalkeeper has banked 21 points from his first two outings since signing for Tottenham earlier this month.

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Kinsky has wasted no time collecting points since being added to Dream Team
Kinsky has wasted no time collecting points since being added to Dream TeamCredit: Dream Team

Kinsky was tossed in at the deep end in Gameweek 18 when he made his debut for Spurs against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.

And he rose to the occasion with a mature performance, making six saves to keep the Reds at bay in a 1-0 victory for the hosts at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

He then followed that up with another clean sheet, albeit against non-league opposition in the form of Tamworth.

The 21-year-old earned three bonus points as part of an 11-point haul that made him the weekend's top-performing asset in his position.

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Strong startCredit: PA

If Kinsky can complete a hat-trick of clean sheets on Wednesday night then Ange Postecoglou will be delighted as that would mean his side denied rivals Arsenal a goal at the Emirates in the highly-anticipated North London derby.

Barring a clanger against the Gunners, the former Slavia Prague custodian is likely to be a popular recruit ahead of Gameweek 20 among gaffers in need of a fresh face between the sticks.

Spurs are due to face low-scoring Everton in the league before a trip to Hoffenheim in the Europa League - the German outfit are 15th in the Bundesliga at present.

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All things considered, the North Londoners will fancy their chances of keeping at least one clean sheet across that double header.

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Looking further ahead, Spurs will play Leicester and Elfsborg in Gameweek 21, which should also be considered a favourable prospect.

Then in Gameweek 22, Postecoglou's troops will be in action against Bournemouth and Liverpool as one of just four teams set to pull double duty (because of the Carabao Cup semi-final second legs).

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Spurs are far from impenetrable in defence, especially amid an injury crisis, but the schedule appears to favour Kinsky.

However, Dream Team bosses keen on this strategy should be aware that the clock is already ticking.

Guglielmo Vicario (£3.4m) has been pictured on the road to recovery and is expected to return in late February.

Nothing is certain but one assumes the Italy international will reclaim his place in the starting line-up once he's available for selection.

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Vicario is targeting a return in late FebruaryCredit: Reuters

The truth is that the goalkeeper is the least important position in Dream Team and so it's understandable if gaffers are reluctant to use their precious transfers changing personnel every few Gameweeks.

There's plenty to be said for a set-and-forget keeper who will last until the end of the season.

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