Here's the Tottenham team we reckon Roberto De Zerbi will select to face Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday night
Tottenham are looking to make it three wins in a row as they welcome Crystal Palace to N17 on Saturday evening in the Premier League.
Spurs have finally begun to their find their feet with their new-look squad under Roberto De Zerbi, which started with the draw with 10 men at Manchester United followed by victories against Coventry and Chelsea, the win at Stamford Bridge being particularly impressive.
Tottenham's wins so far this season have all come against sides beginning with the letter 'C' with Charlton also overcome in the Carabao Cup and now De Zerbi will be hoping to add Crystal Palace to that list.
James Maddison went off injured early in the second half at Chelsea after a bright first period but the Spurs boss said the midfielder is available.
"This week, Maddison didn't work like the other players, but, for tomorrow, he is available. He is a special player for us - a special player because he has unique characteristics, different than everyone," said the Italian.
"I think it’s not a problem if he loses two days [training], but then we have to analyse if we take risk or not."
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While De Zerbi needed Maddison at Stamford Bridge and he was so good that it might be a surprise to some if he did not start a third game in a row, the head coach might feel that at home against Palace he can give Conor Gallagher the start and bring on Maddison if needed to reduce any risk involved.
Tosin Adarabioyo, Lucas Bergvall, Mykhailo Mudryk and Savio remain out injured. Destiny Udogie is available but De Zerbi said his compatriot "can't work consistently during the week". That could see Andy Robertson start again after a couple of strong displays while Pedro Porro should be fit to start at right-back.
If fit enough, Dominic Solanke would likely come into the starting line-up while a decision then has to be made over whether Mathys Tel or Omar Marmoush should start down the left after the former's top drawer goal against Chelsea.
Player of the match Mateus Fernandes stated his case for another start alongside Sandro Tonali, while Archie Gray could also come into consideration.
Here's the Spurs team we reckon De Zerbi could select: