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This is the Aston Villa confirmed lineup for their Premier League clash with Tottenham. This is part of a Friday evening double-header of domestic action. With the Lilywhites hoping to keep as many stars fit for the Europa League final as possible this is a great chance for the Villans to get a strong win and keep their hat in the race for Champions League football. With momentum behind them, Unai Emery’s side could slip into the final qualification spot despite a dip at the turn of the year and some key injuries.

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Aston Villa Confirmed Lineup vs Tottenham for Premier League Tie

Aston Villa Team News

Emi Martinez starts in goal once again behind a defensive line of Pau Torres, Ezri Konsa, Ian Maatsen, and Matty Cash. Amadou Onana and Boubacar Kamara amke up the double pivot once again. John McGinn, Marco Asensio, and Morgan Rogers fill in as the attacking midfielders. Ollie Watkins starts as the striker.

Notable Changes

The only optional shift is Maatsen coming in at left-back for Lucas Digne. The other is the mandatory move of McGinn replacing the suspended Jacob Ramsay in a fairly standard move for Emery who rotated the squad for the Champions League and FA Cup runs.

Tottenham Team News

Kinsy, Spence, Danso, Davies, Reuilon, Sarr, Gray, Odobert, Moore, Tel Son

Aston Villa Premier League Squad

Emi Martinez

Robert Olsen

Matty Cash

Ezri Konsa

Tyrone Mings

Lucas Digne

Pau Torres

Ian Maatsen

Lamare Bogarde

Andres Garcia

Axel Disasi

John McGinn

Youri Tielemans

Jacob Ramsey

Boubaca Kamara

Leon Bailey

Ross Barkley

Amadou Onana

Ollie Watkins

Morgan Rogers

Donyell Malen

Marcus Rashford

Marco Asensio

Stay tuned for the Aston Villa confirmed lineup. There will be news as well as discussions on who started, who missed out, and any changes the manager could make to his setup.

This is a Tottenham predicted lineup for their Premier League clash with Aston Villa. This is one of two Friday night outings featuring the Europa League finalists who will have five days to rest for the final. With that in mind and based on recent matches, Ange Postecoglou is likely to phone this one in and play a largely second-string side to protect his key starters for the more important European tie.

Tottenham Predicted Lineup vs Aston Villa for Premier League Tie

How Tottenham Have Lined Up Recently

Guglielmo Vicario has been the starter in goal whenever fit. In defence, the preferred starting unit is definitely Cristian Romero, Micky Van de Ven, Pedro Porro, and Destiny Udogie. The four are capable of playing with the necessary physicality and pace in the system’s high line. When those four need a rest, an out of position Archie Gray comes in alongside Kavin Danso, Ben Davies, and Djed Spence.

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Similar rotations are made in midfield with Rodrigo Bentacur, Yves Bissouma, and one of James Maddison or Dejan Kulusevski being preferred but Gray, Lucas Bergvall, and Pape Sarr have also been used there to rest starters.

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Up front, Dominic Solanke, Brennan Johnson, Richarlison, Wilson Odobert, and Mathys Tel have been the main starters. Kulusevski filled in as an added body against Crystal Palace, a match where Heung-min Son also made his return from the bench.

Tottenham Recent Form & Tactics

Postcoglou has been resilient in his use of the 4-3-3 setup with a brief shift to a 4-2-3-1 being an absolute rarity against Bodo/Glimt. The idea is to press high, play with a high line, and overwhelm the other team with wingers, attacking full-backs, and three midfielders occupying attention when on the ball, this does leave the team prone to counters however.

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Results in the league have been truly abysmal with both the players and manager seeming uninterested in the competition. The Lilwhites have collected just 14 points since January 1, putting them as the fourth worst in the league form-wise. They have managed to keep things together in Europe and made it to the final of the Europa League, although it could be argued they had a very easy run outside of the Eintracht Frankfurt tie.

Tottenham Injuries to Consider

According to PremierInjuries, there are a number of injuries for Postecoglou to work around. Kulsevski is the newest concern with him now ruled out for the season. He joins Radu Dragusin, James Maddison, Timo Werner, and Lucas Bergvall on the sidelines.

Tottenham Predicted Lineup vs Aston Villa

The manager would be smart to wrap his best eleven in wool ahead of the big European final so we predict a mostly second-string lineup where availability allows.

GK – Guglielmo Vicario

FB – Djed Spence

CB – Ben Davies

CB – Kavin Danso

FB – Archie Gray

M – Pape Sarr

M – Yves Bissouma

M – Rodrigo Bentacur

W – Wilson Odobert

W – Mikey Moore

ST – Mathys Tel

This is an Aston Villa predicted lineup for their Premier League clash with Tottenham. This is one of two Friday fixtures featuring teams in both the Europa League final and the race for Champions League football. This is a should-win outing for the Villans as their opponents will be focused on their European endeavours and have abysmal domestic form this year.

Aston Villa Predicted Lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur in Premier League Tie

How Aston Villa Have Lined Up Recently

Emi Martinez has been the goalkeeper of choice whenever he’s fit. The primary back four appears to be Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, and Lucas Digne from right to left. Tyrone Mings and Ian Maatsen can get starts if the manager needs to rotate. With injuries limiting options, Boubacar Kamara and Amadou Onana are the main defensive midfield pairing.

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Jacob Ramsay, Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, and Marco Asensio have started behind the striker with Tielemans also capable of playing in the defensive pivot. Ollie Watkins is the usual striker since Marcus Rashford’s injury.

Aston Villa Recent Form & Tactics

Unai Emery has used his 4-2-3-1 setup for pretty much every match this season. There’s been slight twists to how it plays on the pitch and he briefly used three natural central midfielders instead of two which created more of a 4-3-3 of sorts but recently he’s gone back to the three attacking midfielder lineup to support Watkins up front.

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Results have been very strong, the Villans are in fine form in the Premier League. Losses in the Champions League and FA Cup definitely set them back but they can focus fully on getting through matches against Tottenham and Manchester United as they aim to surge into the top five. They’ve kept two clean sheets in a row and have had no problem scoring themselves which is a recipe for success.

Aston Villa Absentees to Consider

In his pre-match conference, Emery confirmed that he will be without three players. Rashford is still injured, Tielemans is still injured, and Ramsay is suspended after a red card. The rest of the squad is fit to play.

Aston Villa Predicted Lineup vs Tottenham

GK – Emi Martinez

LB – Lucas Digne

CB -Pau Torres

CB – Ezri Konsa

RB – Matty Cash

DM – Boubacar Kamara

DM – Amadou Onana

AM – Marco Asensio

AM – John McGinn

AM – Morgan Rogers

ST – Ollie Watkins

Ahead of Tottenham’s most important game on Thursday night against Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt, News has come out that Spurs may have to “sell to buy”, according to Matt Law, The Telegraph.

According to the article, although they could spend over £200m this summer on players and still not breach profit and sustainability rules, the club are still facing the prospect of having to sell to buy. Without a cash injection from Enic, it is expected that the Lilywhites will have a tough summer in the market, if led by Ange Postecoglou or someone else.

Tottenham Hotspur Could See Summer Clearout

Who Could Depart the Club?

Tottenham are on course to have their worst league finish since the 1976/77 season, where they finished 22nd. On paper, the Tottenham squad is not one of the worst in the league, full of international players who will truly believe they can play at the highest level, something that Spurs can only guarantee if they win this year’s Europa League. The combination of this and the fact that they need to sell to buy,there could be some names on the exit list this summer.

One high-profile player that could be making an exit from Tottenham Hotspur is the club’s vice captain, Cristian Romero. Romero has been linked with moves in previous years, however, this summer seems the most likely time that Romero will depart the club. According to Marca, Atletico Madrid have made Romero one of their two “priorities” for this summer. The Argentinian has even spoken about a move away from the club. He stated that he would love to play in LaLiga as it is the league he is missing, in an interview with Gaston Edul. Not only Atletico, but Romero has also been linked with city rivals Real Madrid.

Another player who could be on the move this summer is out-of-favour Yves Bissouma. The Mali international has struggled with game time in recent weeks, having only played more than an hour once in 2025. According to TBR Football, Spurs are working on “moving on” Bissouma, whilst Rodrigo Bentancur and Pape Matar Sarr’s futures remain uncertain. Bissouma is currently being linked with a move to Spain, Italy, or Saudi Arabia. This summer will see Bissouma with only one year left on his deal at Spurs, so it would be a surprise to nobody if the team look to move him on for some cash this upcoming window.

Destiny Udogie has also been linked with a move away from London, this time to Manchester. The Italian has been linked with a move to Manchester City, who, according to Fabrizio Romano, has been added to the shortlist for City. This is deemed as an unlikely deal to go through as Spurs have zero intention of selling Udogie, according to Florian Plettenberg.

Tough Time Ahead for Spurs Fans

With the side rumoured to have to sell before buying, almost ruling out any sort of squad overhaul, it looks to be a difficult time to support Spurs. Tottenham could have been in a much more precarious position if one of Ipswich, Southampton, or Leicester had taken to life in the Premier League better. If there is no Europa League win this summer, then this will be Tottenham’s worst season since the Premier League was formed, and there is no light at the end of the tunnel.

Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to end their 2024/25 season on a high note by winning the UEFA Europa League title, as they gear up to face Bodo/Glimt in the semifinal. However, some drama has now popped up on the future of their regular centre-back Cristian Romero because of his recent comments.

Tottenham Hotspur Defender Cristian Romero Makes Statement on Future Stance

What Did Romero Have to Say About Potential Spurs Exit?

The Argentina centre-back has been a vital player in Ange Postecoglou’s system and has even captained them in several matches in the ongoing campaign. However, Romero has now hinted that he wants to make a return to Spain in the near future.

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In an interview with Argentine journalist Gaston Edul, he stated: “I would love to play in LaLiga because it is the league I am missing [in his career].” Romero’s comments come after he has been strongly linked to a possible move to Real Madrid over the last year or so.

Romero also spoke about what lies in his future with the Lilywhites, adding: “I try to always take it one day at a time. There are almost two months left until the season ends. My focus is always on giving my all, trying to finish in the best possible way. We’re in the Europa League semi-final, which is an important step for the club after so many years without reaching this stage. After that we’ll see. The truth is, I haven’t spoken to my agent yet, but I’m open to anything. Growth is always on my mind, as is going to new places to continue growing.”

When Does Romero’s Contract With Tottenham Expire?

A potential advantage that Tottenham hold when it comes to the Argentine centre-back is that he is still contracted to stay with them until the end of June, 2027. He joined the club from Atalanta in 2022 and signed a five-year contract upon making the move.

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Tottenham aren’t in danger of losing Romero on a free transfer anytime and hold the key to his future. The 26-year-old has had his struggles with injuries in the 2024/25 season, restricting him to only 23 appearances in which he’s helped his side keep three clean sheets across all competitions.

​Spurs return to action against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in a pivotal Premier League encounter at 8 pm on April 3. Ange Postecoglou’s side haven’t played since a loss to Fulham on March 16. Here is our Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup as they prepare for this crucial London derby.​

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup vs Chelsea in Premier League Clash

How Tottenham Hotspur Have Lined Up Recently

Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has been an important addition to Spurs since returning from injury. His shot-stopping abilities will be vital against a Chelsea side bolstered by the returns of Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke, and Nicholas Jackson.

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In defence, the returns of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven over the past month provide a significant boost. Destiny Udogie is likely to continue at left-back. Ben Davies also returned from injury against AZ Alkmaar, giving Tottenham Hotspur some much-needed depth. ​

Midfield will see Rodrigo Bentancur sit deep with James Maddison and Yves Bissouma lining up alongside him. Archie Gray was finally started in his natural position of midfield against Fulham. However, a 2-0 defeat means that it may be a while before we see the youngster in midfield again for The Lilywhites.

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The attacking trio of Mathys Tel, Dominic Solanke, and Brennan Johnson struggled against Fulham. They managed just two shots on target between them, and there are likely to be changes for the trip to Stamford Bridge. Heung-min Son will likely return to the starting lineup with Wilson Odobert and Dane Scarlett options from the bench. ​

Tottenham Hotspur Recent Form and Tactics

Tottenham’s recent form has been concerning, with Postecoglou’s side securing only two victories in their last five Premier League outings. Currently positioned 14th in the league, the Spurs need to go on a run of wins to revitalise their campaign. Any momentum can be taken into their Europa League campaign, vital to securing Champions League qualification for next season.

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Spurs will look to push forward against a Chelsea side that has struggled to score recently. The Blues haven’t scored more than one goal in a game for three matches. The return of key players may make the home side more of a threat and The Lilywhites still need to keep things tight at the back. ​

Injuries and Suspensions to Consider

Dejan Kulusevski remains unavailable due to a foot injury and is not anticipated to feature for a couple of weeks. Radu Dragusin is out for the season with a knee injury, while Kevin Danso is a doubt with a hamstring issue. On a positive note, Richarlison is training again after suffering a calf injury against Liverpool. Lucas Bergvall has recovered from an illness and should be available.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup vs Chelsea

GK: Guglielmo Vicario​

LB: Destiny Udogie​

CB: Micky van de Ven​

CB: Cristian Romero​

RB: Djed Spence​

DM: Rodrigo Bentancur​

CM: Yves Bissouma​

CM: James Maddison

LW: Heung-min Son​

RW: Brennan Johnson

ST: Dominic Solanke

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has made a rare statement as the club posted a £26.2 million loss after tax. As part of their end-of-year financial results, Levy made a response to Spurs fans’ calls for increased transfer spending.

Daniel Levy Responds to Spurs Fans Calls to Spend More on Transfers

Financial Stability is Key for Levy

A few key headlines in the results included Spurs revenue decreasing by 4% to £528.2 million. Match receipts are down due to fewer home games and UEFA Prize money also decreased. Among other costs, the club have also made 20 signings in the past financial year.

In his latest statement, Daniel Levy started by laying out Spurs’ position in what has been a “highly challenging season” but one that could still end in silverware with the Europa League, stressing “we must do everything we can to support the team in these final key stages”.

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But next, he responded to fans’ calls for increased transfer spending. He pointed out that Tottenham have invested over £700 million net in player acquisitions since opening the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in April 2019.

Levy said: “Recruitment remains a key focus, and we must ensure that we make smart purchases within our financial means. I often read calls for us to spend more, given that we are ranked as the ninth richest club in the world.”

“However, a closer examination of today’s financial figures reveals that such spending must be sustainable in the long term and within our operating revenues. Our capacity to generate recurring revenues determines our spending power.”

Here, Levy refers to the Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules where clubs can only lose up to £105 million over a three-year period, and any losses beyond £15 million must be covered by owner investment rather than debt. Any breaches are punishable by fines, points deductions, transfer and spending limits.

Levy goes on to write: “We cannot spend what we do not have, and we will not compromise the financial stability of this club – indeed, our off-pitch revenues have significantly supplemented the lower football revenues this year, testament to our diversified income strategy.”

Postecoglou’s Future

In his statement, Levy does not explicitly refer to the future of current boss Ange Postecoglou. But he acknowledges that this has been a challenging season for the club and that winning the Europa League would be a huge positive; not only would Tottenham win some much-needed silverware but it would also give them a place in the Champions League next year. This would be a big win-win for the club and could buy Postecoglou more time.

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The latest reports from The Athletic claim that Postecoglou’s future is in “serious doubt” beyond this current season, with a three-man managerial shortlist already drawn up.

But as it stands, Spurs still have a really important trophy to play for. Making a managerial change now may not give the players the best chance at going for the Europa League and may prove costly in many ways for the club.

Levy has even sacked a manager before a cup final in the past, dismissing Jose Mourinho six days before the Carabao Cup final in 2021, which Spurs lost 1-0 to Manchester City.

New Manager, New Spending

If Spurs don’t win the Europa League and fail to climb much further in the Premier League, this will have been a torrid season for the club; it would be no surprise to see Postecoglou sacked.

The need for transfer spending will only increase if Levy decides to give Postecoglou the axe. A new manager brings new ideas and tactics. If Spurs can find a good man manager, like they’ve had in Pochettino, it may reduce the need for so many new faces.

Some great young stars are coming through at the club who could be developed under the right manager. The likes of Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall are already proving to be solid first-team players. But their minutes need to be managed.

With Spurs’ current league position and overall performance this season, it is clear that the Lilywhites still need some investment in their squad if they are to compete with Premier League rivals and European heavyweights.

Levy has not ruled out any new transfer spending but has instead reaffirmed the need to make smart transfer decisions that consider the longer-term financial stability of the club. The new Premier League PSR rules make excessive transfer spending especially difficult and so Spurs fans shouldn’t expect a huge flurry of transfers any time soon.

After losing more than half of their league matches this season, Tottenham Hotspur have identified their top managerial candidates to replace Ange Postecoglou. The latest reports suggest time is seriously running out for Postecoglou, with Spurs already putting together their shortlist for the summer.

Tottenham Hotspur Make Andoni Iraola Their Number One Postecoglou Replacement

Spurs Could Pursue Bournemouth Boss Andoni Iraola in Summer

According to a new report from The Athletic, Spurs have put Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola at the top of their managerial shortlist.

What’s more, the pressure is mounting on Postecoglou. While the board have remained quiet, the Athletic report that Postecoglou’s future is in “serious doubt beyond this season”.

Although Postecoglou still has over a year left on his contract, the club are being proactive in identifying who the next Spurs boss will be.

It is understood that Spurs would have to pay a £10 million release clause for Andoni who still has a year left on his Bournemouth contract, but this isn’t expected to be a problem as per The Athletic.

The bigger issue could revolve around where Iraola chooses to go next, with the Spaniard impressing in his current role.

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Other Manager Options for Spurs

The Athletic have revealed two other candidates Spurs could go for, including Marco Silva and Thomas Frank. Silva is the second most likely option and also has one year left on his contract.

It is no surprise to see the board aiming to replace Postecoglou with a manager with Premier League experience.

During Daniel Levy’s tenure as chairman, Tottenham have had a range of managers from ex-players like Ryan Mason to world-class serial winners like Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte. The club also haven’t been afraid to bring in top talent from beyond the Premier League; Mauricio Pochettino is the name currently on a lot of Spurs fans’ lips, especially after he reaffirmed his desire to return to the club.

Postecoglou came as another gamble, as despite winning a myriad of trophies from Australia, to Japan and back-to-back SPL titles at Celtic, he was untried in the Premier League.

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Like Pochettino, Postecoglou has tried to build a project at Spurs and has received some backing from Levy in terms of new players. But despite the manager suggesting he always wins things in his second season, the only hope of silverware left is the Europa League.

Tottenham’s Manager Cycle Continues – How Spurs Can Break This

Winning the Europa League would still be a huge achievement for Spurs as it would be their first trophy since 2008. Whether this would save Postecoglou’s job is another matter. As of writing, the club sit 14th in the Premier League having lost 15 of their 29 matches.

It is looking likely, as reports suggest, that Postecoglou will be sacked at the end of the season. If that does happen, Spurs will have come full circle on yet another manager. Postecoglou is the 12th permanent manager to take the helm since Levy took over the day-to-day running of the club 24 years ago.

Whoever Levy appoints, there will be a fine balance between a manager who has proven experience at winning titles and one who can develop a longer-term project. There are some great players in this Spurs squad, but this isn’t a team that is ready to mount a title challenge, yet.

The new manager needs to nurture the younger stars, like those who have stepped up this season in Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall while bringing in the right experienced stars to fit whatever tactics they choose to pursue. Tottenham have always had an attacking style of play imprinted in their DNA, their fans expect this. The conservative playing style of Mourinho didn’t suit the club at all and didn’t win any silverware either.

Pochettino came the closest to winning something with style, even though Spurs were suffering in the Premier League towards the end of his time there. But throughout, he managed to get the Lilywhites challenging for trophies, unbeaten at White Hart Lane for their last season there and competing in the final for the biggest trophy in Europe. The club simply haven’t got back to that level yet.

Out of the trio of potential managerial candidates, Marco Silva has won the most trophies and has more experience, whereas Andoni Iraola seems to be the rising star who could give Spurs the edge. No matter the manager that comes in, Tottenham really need to break the cycle. That happens by Levy choosing the right candidate who they can back with transfer spending, getting them the right targets. There has to be patience while the project develops from all involved at the club. And with time, Spurs can progress towards competing for titles and getting over their ‘Spursy’ mentality in the process. There’s a long road ahead.

Spurs look to bounce back from a narrow defeat to Manchester City when they travel to The Netherlands to face AZ Alkmaar at 5:45 pm on March 6. Ange Postecoglou’s side put up a good fight against the Premier League Champions but a youthful attack couldn’t find a response to Erling Haaland’s 12th-minute strike. Here is our Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup for the Europa League Round-of-16 tie.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs AZ Alkmaar for March 6

How Tottenham Hotspur Have Lined Up Recently

Guglielmo Vicario continued his great form since returning from injury, with four saves against Manchester City. Another way the Italian has positively impacted The Lilywhites since his return has been with his distribution. The 28-year-old completed 27 of his 29 passes against the Citizens. This ability means his defenders can trust him with ball as they know he will put it in a good area for Spurs to start an attack.

In defence, Archie Gray continued to fill in alongside Kevin Danso. Overall, the backline, including Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie, limited City to few clear-cut chances. Spurs’ full-backs will have to continue to impress over the next few weeks as the emerging Djed Spence looks to establish himself as a starter when everyone is fit.

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Tottenham Hotspur struggled to win the midfield battle. An engine room of James Maddison, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Lucas Bervall lost a combined 11 duels. This may allow the more defensive-minded Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr to break into the lineup.

Spurs went young in attack for the visit of Manchester City. 20-year-old Wilson Oderbert was given his third Premier League start of the season on the left wing. Mathys Tel started upfront but again struggled to get involved, touching the ball only 13 times. Brennan Johnson lasted the full game but only touched the ball 32 times.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Recent Form and Tactics

February was a month when Tottenham Hotspur learned how to win again. However, Postecoglou’s side was still on thereceiving end of some damaging losses. They exited both domestic cup competitions with disappointing losses to Aston Villa and Liverpool and Manchester City ended their hopes of ending the month unbeaten in the Premier League.

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Tottenham Hotspur do have some tactical issues to address now players have returned from injury. Against Manchester City, average position graphs show Spurs’s right side of the pitch, Porro and Johnson, were playing far too close to each other. This was because the full-back was playing very advanced and the former Nottingham Forest winger was dropping back to receive the ball. This is something Postecoglou needs to address ahead of the trip to The Netherlands.

Injuries and Suspensions To Consider

Tottenham are set to welcome Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, and Dominic Solanke back into the side against AZ. Their first-choice centre-back pairing hasn’t started together since a 4-3 loss to Chelsea in December. The former Bournemouth striker has been out since scoring an own goal in a North London Derby loss to Arsenal in January. The trio are likely to be eased back into action but could still start against AZ.

Spurs’ fitness crisis is finally over and they have just three names on their injury list. Dejan Kulusevski has not travelled after suffering a foot injury that will keep him out until at least the international break. Ben Davies is close to a return but is still doing individual work after suffering a knock in The Lilywhites’ win over Manchester United. Richarlison is also nearing a return from a calf injury picked up against Liverpool.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs AZ Alkmaar

GK: Guglielmo Vicario

LB: Destiny Udogie

CB: Micky van de Ven

CB: Kevin Danso

RB: Djed Spence

DM: Rodrigo Bentancur

CM: Pape Matar Sarr

CM: James Maddison

LW: Heung-min Son

RW: Brennan Johnson

ST: Mathys Tel

Spurs will play their first Saturday match since January 4 when they travel to Portman Road to take on Ipswich Town at 3 pm on February 22. Ange Postecoglou’s side have been a regular fixture on Sundays over the past two months, with their Europa League commitments pushing Premier League games back. Here is our Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup as The Lilywhites look to build on a win over Manchester United.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup vs Ipswich Town For February 22

How Tottenham Hotspur Have Lined Up Recently

Guglielmo Vicario made his long-awaited return from injury against Manchester United. The Italian goalkeeper made six saves as Tottenham kept their second straight Premier League clean sheet. The 28-year-old proved any claims that Antonin Kinsky was brought to replace him as Spurs’ number one were wide of the mark.

In defence, Archie Gray was finally given a much-needed break. The 18-year-old had started every game since a 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth on December 5. A back four of Pedro Porro, Kevin Danso, Ben Davies, and Djed Spence contributed as Tottenham defended well to secure a confidence-boosting win over The Red Devils.

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James Maddison made a goal-scoring return to the side after three weeks out with a calf injury. The 28-year-old’s nine Premier League goals lead his side this season. Lucas Bergvall, a bright spot in Tottenham’s injury crisis, completed 89% of his passes. Rodrigo Bentancur played well before coming off injured.

Dejan Kulusevski struggled against new Manchester United wing-back Patrick Dorgu, losing possession 20 times. Mathys Tel worked hard but only completed one of his four dribbles and struggled with his execution. Heung-min Son was Tottenham’s best attacker, making four key passes.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Recent Form and Tactics

Back-to-back domestic cup exits killed the rising mood among Spurs fans but The Lilywhites have improved their form over the past few weeks. They’ve won four of their last seven games and are slowly resurrecting their Premier League campaign. Despite their terrible form in 2025, Tottenham are only nine points off eighth-placed Fulham, which could be enough for a European place.

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The past few years have proved the biggest challenge of an injury crisis can be introducing fit-again players back into the lineup. This is the challenge facing Postecoglou over the next few weeks as Tottenham’s injury crisis eases. Everyone saw how Liverpool’s title challenge fell apart last season after they survived January and February without Mo Salah. The Spurs manager needs to pick his best-performing players for the run-in, regardless of their reputation.

Injuries and Suspensions To Consider

Danso, Bentancur, and Son were all taken off with knocks against Manchester United. However, the trio should all be fine to start against Ipswich. Timo Werner is training again and should be available for selection soon. Radu Dragusin (knee), Dominic Solanke (knee), Micky van de Ven (thigh), Richarlison (calf), and Cristian Romero (thigh) will all be out for the next few weeks.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Ipswich Town

GK: Guglielmo Vicario

LB: Djed Spence

CB: Ben Davies

CB: Kevin Danso

RB: Pedro Porro

CM: Rodrigo Bentancur

CM: Lucas Bergvall

AM: James Maddison’

LW: Heung-min Son

RW: Dejan Kulusevski

ST: Mathys Tel