KUDUS JOINS THE SPURS INJURY LIST
Both of these teams have had plenty of injuries this season, but it’s hard to argue against Spurs’ absentees being the most impactful injury situation across the Premier League this season. Mohammed Kudus is the latest to be ruled out, with the duration of his lay-off as-yet unknown, but key players Dekan Kulusevski, Dominic Solanke, Destiny Udogie and James Maddison remain long-term absentees, having missed the whole season so far. Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma are also unavailable for Spurs, at the African Cup of Nations, with the pair set to face off later this week when Senegal play Mali in the quarter-finals.
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TWO UNDER-PERFORMING SQUADS
Both of these clubs enjoyed disappointing results during the festive period to slide rapidly down the congested Premier League table.
Bournemouth come into this game on 23 points and in 15th spot in the league – not a great position for a talented group of players with a highly-respected manager. But they remain closer on points to fifth than the relegation spots.
Spurs are four points better off than Bournemouth, but that only adds to the frustration at the teams recent dropped points. Frank’s side haven’t deserved more though, playing sluggish football, particularly in attack, where they have looked toothless.
ANTOINE SEMENYO STARTS
It is expected that Antoine Semenyo, who starts tonight will complete a heavily rumoured transfer to Manchester City later this week, with reports suggesting that the winger will have his medical tomorrow. He has been superb for Bournemouth across the last four seasons, racking up a century of Premier League appearances and developing into one of the most impactful wide players in the division. His loss will be significant for Bournemouth, but they are at least getting a hefty fee, with Semenyo expected to depart for the full amount of his release clause, which is believed to be £65m.