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Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank is likely to be dealing with two boosts and two blows for Sunday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa in North London.
The Lilywhites saw Yves Bissouma stretchered off during the international break while representing Mali, and Ben Davies also succumbed to a muscular issue during Wales' World Cup 2026 Qualifying loss to Belgium.
On the bright side, Randal Kolo Muani completed 45 minutes of a recent behind-closed-doors friendly with Watford as he steps up his return from his own muscle problem, while Kota Takai is nearing a return from a foot concern too.
Kolo Muani will be a genuine contender to lead the line here, but as Richarlison only played 26 minutes for Brazil during the international break, the ex-Everton man should be given the all-clear to start.
Richarlison was on the bench for Tottenham's 2-1 triumph over Leeds United before the international break, but he should now take Wilson Odobert's place as goalscorers Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus reprise their roles.
Summer signing Xavi Simons is expected to pull the creative strings in front of Joao Palhinha and Rodrigo Bentancur, the latter of whom did not represent Uruguay during the international break.
Frank also has no reason to alter a settled backline either, as Djed Spence settles for a place on the bench after helping England reach the 2026 World Cup.
Tottenham Hotspur possible starting lineup:
Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Palhinha, Bentancur; Kudus, Simons, Tel; Richarlison
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