Tottenham Hotspur lineup vs. Bayern Munich: Predicted XI for pre

Joao Palhinha could make his debut in Tottenham Hotspur's final pre-season friendly against Bayern Munich just days after joining the Lilywhites on loan from the German champions.

The Portuguese holding midfielder's move to North London was confirmed on Monday, with Palhinha initially joining on a year-long loan deal, while Spurs will have the option to make the deal permanent for a reported £27m at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.

Palhinha bolsters a midfield that was recently struck by the injury of James Maddison, who looks set to be ruled out for the foreseeable future after having to be stretched off with a knee injury in their clash with Newcastle United last week.Â

Archie Gray has been particularly impressive at the base of midfield during pre-season, and the Englishman could join Palhinha on Thursday, while Pape Sarr should also reprise his role in the middle of the park.

Spurs legend Son Heung-min played his final match for Tottenham against Newcastle after announcing his decision to leave the club, meaning Brennan Johnson - who scored Tottenham's only goal in that 1-1 draw - is likely to start alongside Mohammed Kudus and the returning Dominic Solanke in the front three.

Solanke has been out of the side since their opening friendly fixture against Reading due to an ankle concern, but the striker is expected to be back in the squad for their final pre-season clash against the German champions.

At the other end of the pitch, Destiny Udogie and Radu Dragusin remain on the sidelines due to injury, meaning a defence of Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence should start.

Tottenham possible starting lineup:

Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Gray, Sarr; Kudus, Solanke, Johnson

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