Tottenham vs Chelsea confirmed team news – Romero on bench

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Thomas Frank has selected his Tottenham Hotspur team for the Premier League match against Chelsea.

Tottenham’s record against Chelsea has been awful for many years, with the Lilywhites having only managed one win in their last thirteen league meetings when facing their bitter rivals.

The Spurs first-team squad has been decimated by injuries, a problem which also plagued former boss Ange Postecoglou last season.

Fans will be hoping for a response after Tottenham’s 2-0 defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening.

Tottenham’s team vs Chelsea has been announced

Thomas Frank revealed at Friday’s press conference that captain Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie and Wilson Odobert were fit to return to be considered for selection against Chelsea.

This is the Tottenham team which faces Chelsea under the lights of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in N17:

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