Predicted Tottenham lineup vs. Fulham: Porro & Danso make immediate returns

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Trips to Craven Cottage were pretty bleak under Ange Postecoglou, and there was nothing particularly pleasurable about Fulham's visit to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium earlier in the season.

Marco Silva's side have had our number in recent times, and they enter Sunday's clash in west London off the back of a 3-1 victory at Sunderland last week, bringing to an end a three-game losing run.

Expectations remain low for this suffering Spurs team, who could start the day just a point above the drop zone if West Ham United do something special at Anfield.

Kinder fixtures lie ahead for the Lilywhites, but Tudor will want to rid his side of the threat of relegation as soon as possible. Victory on Sunday afternoon would go a long way to alleviating such fears.

Here's the team our interim manager could pick when we face off against the Cottagers.

Predicted Tottenham lineup vs. Fulham (3-4-1-2)

Goalkeeper & Defenders

Guglielmo Vicario (GK)—Antonín Kinsky wasn't fit to make the bench last weekend, so Vicario, who continues to flounder, remains the sole choice between the posts.

Kevin Danso (CB)—A fan favourite returns. Big Kev is one of the very few in this Tottenham squad who's garnered widespread appreciation, and his presence should bolster Tudor's backline. I'd take a 1-0 win courtesy of a Danso long throw all day long.

Radu Drăgușin (CB)—I wouldn't, but I think Tudor sticks with the ex-Juventus defender at the heart of his back three. Don't worry, Romero will be available this time next week.

Micky van de Ven (CB)—It's time for Van de Ven to grab a game by the scruff its neck and lift this Tottenham team. The Dutchman was meek in the derby.

Wing-Backs & Midfielders

Pedro Porro (RWB)—Porro's hamstring eventually gave out towards the end of Thomas Frank's reign, and perhaps his month off was the respite he needed. The Spaniard's delivery from the right should come in handy, given Tudor's available attacking options.

João Palhinha (CM)—The manager places a heavy emphasis upon man-oriented pressing, and Tottenham have one of the world's best midfielders out of possession. Palhinha may not be an athletic phenom, but he could help Tudor's side win the ball back high up the pitch.

Yves Bissouma (CM)—Biss was good for an hour in last Sunday's derby and is at least playing like he has something to prove. That's invaluable in our current position.

Djed Spence (LWB)—It's not ideal, but I don't think João Souza will get the nod just yet. Spence struggled last time out and has another tough assignment in Harry Wilson on Sunday. However, I'm backing the England international to bounce back.

Forwards

Xavi Simons (AM)—I hope the boss doesn't sacrifice Xavi's creativity for the sake of another runner, even if the Dutchman performed poorly on Tudor's managerial bow. He's been our most consistent performer for weeks, and is capable of galvanising this team, as he did in the second-half against Manchester City.

Randal Kolo Muani (ST)—Kolo Muani was one of the few bright sparks against Arsenal, and should've walked away with a brace. It's evident that there's plenty to work with, and Tudor's seemingly capable of getting a tune out of him.

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