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Tottenham Hotspur were eliminated from the 2024/25 FA Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa at Villa Park. The pressure keeps mounting on Ange Postecoglou’s future, but he could at least welcome back one important defender in Destiny Udogie for the next Premier League game.

Tottenham Hotspur Get Destiny Udogie Boost

Udogie Could Return After Six Weeks Absence

As per The Sun’s Tom Barclay, the Lilywhites could welcome back the Italian full-back for their upcoming clash against Manchester United in the league. The 22-year-old has been out of action since he sustained a hamstring injury towards the end of December 2024 during the 2-2 draw against Wolves in the Premier League

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The player could finally be available for selection and is in line to play a part against the Red Devils in the next game. This will be an important clash for Postecoglou after seeing pressure mount on his future as Tottenham Hotspur boss following their recent eliminations from the FA Cup and Carabao Cup. The Lilywhites are also stuck in 14th place in the Premier League, having won just one of their last eight games in the competition and need to defeat the Red Devils to take away some pressure from the coach.

How Can Udogie’s Return Help Spurs?

The Tottenham boss pointed at his side’s injury crisis and the absence of key players like Udogie for his side’s poor form in recent months, claiming after the Aston Villa match: “(Guglielmo) Vicario, (Cristian) Romero, Destiny, (Micky) Van de Ven, (Dominic) Solanke, (Wilson) Odobert… I could go on and on. We had 10 senior players missing. If you take seven or eight key players from any team and you’re playing the best team in the league at the best, I don’t think you make judgements in these moments.”

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Spurs look to bounce back from a devastating 4-0 loss to Liverpool when they take on Aston Villa at 5:35 pm on February 9. After having their Carabao Cup dreams ended by the Reds, Ange Postecoglou’s side will look to keep their FA Cup hopes alive when they travel to Birmingham. Here is our Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup for a huge game in both sides’ seasons.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Aston Villa For February 9

How Tottenham Hotspur Have Lined Up Recently

Antonin Kinsky was a busy man during the Liverpool game. The January signing made six saves as his defence failed to stop attack after attack. Djed Spence was the Tottenham defender with the most credit left after a terrible team performance. The 24-year-old won seven duels and was not dribbled past. Kevin Danso only won one aerial duel but had a decent individual debut. Ben Davies and Archie Gray both struggled with the intensity of a semi-final at Anfield.

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Tottenham’s midfield was the main disappointment from a heartbreaking result. Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr only completed 24 passes between them. Rodrigo Bentancur was slightly better but still only won five of his 12 duels. A strong midfield is key to winning big games and Postecoglou will likely use this performance as an example when looking at where he can improve his side in the summer.

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Richarlison’s nightmare season continued when he was forced off injured after 45 minutes against Liverpool. The Brazilian had recently returned from a two-month injury absence. This meant Mathys Tel made his Spurs debut earlier than anticipated. The teenager struggled to get involved in a hostile Anfield atmosphere. Tottenham’s other two attackers, Dejan Kulusevski and Heung-min Son were equally as quiet and the Lilywhites will need to be more of a threat if they are going to win at Villa Park.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Recent Form and Tactics

Spurs lined up with an uncharacteristically defensive midfield against Liverpool. Lucas Bergvall was dropped for the more experienced minds of Bissouma, Sarr, and Bentancur. The trio struggled massively and Postecoglou should return to his usual attacking style and formation against Villa.

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Before the Liverpool game, Tottenham had gradually rebuilt their form. Wins over Hoffenheim, Elfsborg, and Brentford had built some momentum that was demolished with defeat in the semi-final. With one cup competition crossed off Tottenham’s list, they must beat Villa and keep their FA Cup hopes alive. Failure to do so could see fan morale reach an all-time low.

Injuries and Suspension To Consider

Richarlison’s injury was a kick in the teeth after a long spell on the sidelines already this season. There is no timeline yet for the striker’s return so new striker Tell will have to carry the void until Dominic Solanke returns. Micky van de Ven is doubtful for the game. The 23-year-old hasn’t played since returning from a month’s absence against Elfsborg.

A group of players including Wilson Odobert, James Maddison, Destiny Udogie, Guglielmo Vicario, Timo Werner, and Brennan Johnson could return for the Manchester United game on February 16. Radu Dragusin is out for the season after tearing his right ACL.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Aston Villa

GK: Antonin Kinsky

RB: Pedro Porro

CB: Kevin Danso

CB: Ben Davies

LB: Djed Spence

CM: Archie Gray

CM: Lucas Bergvall

AM: Dejan Kulusevski

RW: Mikey Moore

LW: Heung-min Son

ST: Mathys Tel

Tottenham Hotspur were able to finish off their 2025 winter transfer business with a bang thanks to their late coup of Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel. Well, there is now an uplifting update on the loanee’s long-term future at the North London club.

Tottenham Hotspur Likely to Sign Mathys Tel On Permanent Transfer

What Did Ange Postecoglou Say About Tel’s Future?

The Lilywhites were able to secure the signing of the 19-year-old forward on loan for the remainder of the 2024/25 season. However, it has also been reported that they have the option to sign him on a permanent basis in the summer window for just over £50 million.

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Ange Postecoglou was questioned over the length of Tel’s stay at North London before their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Liverpool, and he responded: “He will play a significant part in our end to the season for sure and beyond. He will be a Tottenham player. I think he will show everyone he will be a Tottenham player in the next six months. I didn’t bring him here for six months.”

The Spurs coach also spoke about his role in convincing Tel of the move to the Lilywhites, stating: “There is something to be said for honesty and integrity. I think I have a pretty compelling story to tell because I think when I speak to players, I am not trying to sell anything that there isn’t plenty of evidence for. It is not about smooth talking or selling. There is a good story here that I really believe in. I speak from a strong conviction that what I am saying will come to fruition.”

What Can Spurs Expect From Tel?

The French forward could make his debut for the Lilywhites in their Carabao Cup clash against Liverpool, and there will be expectations from him to add more fireworks to their attacking line. Tel is a speedy and versatile figure attacking player, who is naturally a no.9 and can even slot into the left-wing role if necessary.

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Spurs look to reach their first cup final since 2021 by holding on to a delicate 1-0 lead when they play Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg. Ange Postecoglou’s side secured their first Premier League win in seven matches with an impressive 2-0 away win over Brentford. Here is our Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup for a pivotal game in the Lilywhites season.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Liverpool for February 5

How Tottenham Have Lined Up Recently

Antonin Kinsky got his first Premier League clean sheet and had to earn it by making three saves. The goalkeeper is staking a claim for Guglielmo Vicario‘s number-one spot when the Italian returns from injury. However, the 21-year-old is likely going to have to settle for minutes in the Europa League when he is eventually registered. Helping Tottenham reach their first final in four years would be a great start to his career in London.

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With Micky van de Ven once again unavailable and Radu Dragusin out for the rest of the season after tearing his ACL, Archie Gray and Ben Davies again deputised for their injured teammates at centre-back. The former has flourished and the game time he has received has been one of the few positives of Tottenham’s injury crisis. Another bright point has been the resurgence of Djed Spence. The 24-year-old had only played 20 Premier League minutes in two years at Spurs prior to the start of the season. He won man of the match with a sublime performance against Brentford.

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Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma were impressive in a double pivot against Brentford. The pair won all their aerial duels and both completed 91% of their passes. The pairing may get another chance to impress against Liverpool as Spurs look to hold on to their narrow advantage.

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Mikey Moore started a Premier League game for the second time this season. The youngster was taken off at the end of the first half for Lucas Bergvall. Heung-min Son has looked back to best recently: he assisted Pape Matar Sarr’s deciding goal against Brentford. Richarlison has held down the striker spot well in Dominic Solanke’s absence but will likely be replaced by Mathys Tel soon.

Tottenham’s Recent Form and Tactics

Tottenham’s first Premier League win in 2025 may have only come at the weekend but the Lilywhites have been building momentum for the past couple of weeks in the Europa League. Victories over Hoffenheim and Elfsborg secured Spurs’ place in the round of 16 and gave them a much-needed midweek break in a few weeks.

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However, now is no time to rest. The game against Liverpool could define their season. If Tottenham finally break their long trophy drought then their lowly 14th place in the Premier League will be forgotten. Postecoglou will be free to build the Lilywhites his way and in his image. That image includes a brave, free-flowing style of football, so don’t expect the 59-year-old’s side to sit back and hang on to their 1-0 lead.

Injuries and Suspensions to Consider

Van de Ven missed the Brentford game as he didn’t feel he was ready for the intensity of Premier League football. It is unclear whether the extra four days of preparation will have him ready for a Carabao Cup semi-final at Anfield. It was confirmed yesterday that Radu Dragusin has torn his right ACL and will miss the rest of the season. This is a bitter blow for a young defender who was starting to prove his quality.

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Solanke (knee), Cristian Romero (thigh), Wilson Odobert (thigh), James Maddison (calf), Destiny Udogie (thigh), Vicario (ankle), Timo Werner (thigh), and Brennan Johnson (calf), are all out and will be disappointed to be missing such a big game in Spurs’ history.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Liverpool

GK: Antonin Kinsky

RB: Pedro Porro

CB: Kevin Danso

CB: Ben Davies

LB: Djed Spence

DM: Rodrigo Bentancur

CM: Yves Bissouma

CM: Lucas Bergvall

RW: Dejan Kulusevski

LW: Heung-min Son

ST: Mathys Tel

Liverpool play Tottenham Hotspur in the second-leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. Spurs won the opening leg 1-0, meaning Liverpool must be victorious to reach the final. Here is our Liverpool predicted lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur.

Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Tottenham Hotspur

How Liverpool Have Lined-up Recently

Alisson Becker is Liverpool’s goalkeeper with Caoimhin Kelleher the back-up only in the FA Cup. The Irishman did not play in the first-leg. Andy Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold start in the full-back roles. Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk are first-choice centre-backs.

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Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister pair as holding midfielders whilst Dominik Szoboszlai is Arne Slot’s attacking midfielder.

On the left-wing is Cody Gakpo, with Mohamed Salah on the right. The Egyptian has goal contributions in each of his last three matches. Luis Diaz is at striker.

Liverpool Injuries and Absentees to Consider

Liverpool currently have a couple of injuries.

Alexander-Arnold was substituted off in the last match on 70 minutes. Slot said: “He is going to miss the game tomorrow and we have to see if he is able to play on Sunday (Vs Plymouth in the FA Cup)…he is already on the pitch, not with the team but with the rehab coach”.

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Diogo Jota and Curtis Jones both returned to the matchday squad vs Bournemouth. The Portuguese did not make an appearance though the Englishman assisted Salah’s second goal.

Meanwhile, Joe Gomez has been training, and was aiming to return to the squad with Jota and Jones, but didn’t manage. He could be fit for this midweek fixture.

Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Tottenham Hotspur

GK: Alisson Becker

LB: Andy Robertson

CB: Virgil van Dijk

CB: Ibrahima Konate

RB: Conor Bradley

CM: Ryan Gravenberch

CM: Alexis Mac Allister

AM: Dominik Szoboszlai

LW: Cody Gakpo

ST: Luis Diaz

RW: Mohamed Salah

Tottenham Hotspur are working hard to add more quality to their squad before the end of the 2025 winter transfer window. They seem keen on bolstering their defensive options and are now facing a wait for Chelsea man Axel Disasi.

Tottenham Hotspur Agree Axel Disasi Signing From Chelsea

What is Disasi’s Stance On Tottenham Move?

Fabrizio Romano has reported that the Lilywhites have had an offer accepted by their London rivals for the Frenchman on a loan deal until the end of the season. It has been reported that Tottenham have agreed to pay Chelsea a fee of around £5 million for this deal as they look to add more options to their defensive line.

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Romano has also stated that Aston Villa have now stopped talks with the Blues over the defender, even though he had agreed terms with them over a winter move. It’s added that Unai Emery’s side have backed away from this operation because Chelsea are reportedly asking for a higher loan fee as they feel that the Villans are direct competition for a top-4 place in the Premier League.

Romano also notes that it’s “up to the player” on whether or not the Frenchman wants to join Spurs before the transfer deadline.

How Has Tottenham’s Winter Business Been So Far?

Tottenham Hotspur have been quite proactive in adding more players to their squad in the ongoing transfer window. They signed a new goalkeeper in Antonin Kinsky because of Guglielmo Vicario’s injury issues, and also recalled forward Dane Scarlett from his loan at Portsmouth. They have also signed South Korean youngster Min-hyeok Yang, who was loaned to QPR for the remainder of the 2024/25 season.

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The latest signing for Ange Postecoglou’s side has been that of Kevin Danso from RC Lens, but it’s clear that they want more defenders to fix their shaky defensive issues. Disasi is naturally a centre-back, but can also operate as a right-back.

AC Milan has been the home for the outcast Fikayo Tomori over the last four years. Now, having proven his point, he might be returning to old territory. Tomori is subject to interest from Tottenham Hotspur for a winter window move with the aim of adding an extra option to their defensive line.

Fikayo Tomori Considers Tottenham Hotspur Transfer

AC Milan Might Trade Tomori to Tottenham

Fabrizio Romano reported that Tottenham Hotspur and AC Milan are “in negotiations” for Tomori. He adds that the player is among three options that Spurs are considering as a central defender.

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou would benefit from such a reinforcement at this moment.

Spurs are missing their two main central defenders. Both Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero suffered injuries in a 4-3 loss to Chelsea on December 8, 2024. Since that defeat, neither player has been back to full fitness and Postecoglou has tried to impose his style with a makeshift defence.

An 18-year-old midfielder, Archie Gray, and a deputy defender, Radu Drăgușin, do not strike critics as an ideal partnership to be the last line of security in Postecoglou’s plan. The Australian has stayed faithful to his principles and is under fire as Spurs are winless in their last seven league games.

Fans cannot claim that the football is not entertaining, but the openness of their team has tipped too many results the wrong way. The AC Milan defender would want to bring back that balance of probability in their favour and at the same time complete a chapter that is unfinished in his career.

Tomori’s Second Coming in English Football?

Rejection has been the making of Tomori. The central defender, who spent eleven years at Chelsea’s academy, was on the books of the Blues’ first team between 2016 and 2021. He found himself frozen out at the end of his time in West London, leaving for a new life in Italian football with AC Milan.

Tomori put pen to paper for a permanent deal with AC Milan at the end of the 2020/21 season. A year later, he was an integral part of the side’s first Scudetto-winning squad in more than a decade. The Rossoneri rewarded his contributions with an extension for his contract ongoing until June 2027.

Since he signed that deal, the 27-year-old has worn the red and black shirt 71 more times in Serie A and was also a pivotal part of the squad that reached the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League in the 2022/23 campaign. This transfer has been an emphatic success as a spotlight for his ability.

Tomori’s time in Italy has shown his worth and Tottenham should embrace the idea of his signature.

Spurs are looking for their first Premier League win in seven games when they take on Brentford at 2pm on February 2. Ange Postecoglou’s side had a great end to their Europa League campaign, beating Elfsborg 3-0 to finish 4th in the league phase and secure their place in the last 16. Here is our Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup for a London derby at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Brentford For February 2

How Tottenham Hostpur Have Lined Up Recently

Brandon Austin returned in between the sticks against Elfsborg with Antonin Kinsky not registered for the Europa League. Tottenham’s new signing will return to the team against Brentford as he looks to impress before Guglielmo Vicario returns near the end of February. The young goalkeeper had a good start to life in London but has conceded seven goals in his last three games.

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Tottenham welcomed Micky van de Ven back against Elfsborg, The 23-year-old had only made one appearance since October and will provide some much-needed quality to the Lilywhites’ backline. With the Dutchman preferring to operate on the left of defence, Archie Gray moved to right centre-back with Ben Davies at left-back. Pedro Porro continued at right-back and will likely be the first to be rested whenever Spurs get some defensive relief.

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Pape Matar Sarr continued to fight through a knock to play the full 90 minutes against Elfsborg. Another player whose minutes will be raising concerns among Tottenham’s sports scientists is Lucas Bergvall. The 18-year-old has been an ever-present as of late as Spurs midfielders continue to drop like flies. Rodrigo Bentancur did get a deserved break when he was taken off at half-time for Yves Bissouma.

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Mikey Moore scored his first Tottenham goal, making the most of an opportunity to start with Dejan Kulusevski rested. Richarlison’s 81 minutes were the most the Brazilian striker has managed since returning from injury. Heung-min Son played well in the first half before being substituted at half-time.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Recent Form and Tactics

Tottenham had a terrible start to 2025 but ended the first month on a high note with a win over Elfsborg. The Lilywhites lost all four of their Premier League matches and will be glad to see the back of January. Their form was inexcusable, losing to relegation-threatened Everton and Leicester City. They will start February needing to improve on their 15th place in the league.

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The win over Elfsborg saw some youngsters take centre stage. Dane Scarlett, Moore, and Oyindamola Ajayi scored as the the tea, secured their place in the last 16. All three will be hoping for another opportunity to shine against Brentford. With Postecoglou still missing at least seven players for the trip across London, the academy may get another chance to steal the headlines.

Injuries and Suspension To Consider

As soon as Tottenham got one centre-back fit, another was hit with the injury bug, Radu Dragusin was taken off 20 minutes after replacing the returning Van de Ven against Elfsborg. Djed Spence should also return after missing the Leicester game with injury. Postecoglou will finally have a decision to make regarding his backline, choosing either Gray or Davies to partner Van de Ven.

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Dominic Solanke (knee), Vicario (ankle), James Maddison (calf), Destiny Udogie (thigh), Brennan Johnson (calf), Timo Werner (thigh), Cristian Romero (thigh), and Wilson Odobert (thigh) all remain out.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Brentford

GK: Antonin Kinsky

LB: Djed Spence

CB: Micky van de Ven

CB: Archie Gray

RB: Pedro Porro

CM: Yves Bissouma

CM: Rodrigo Bentancur

AM: Lucas Bergvall

RW: Heung-min Son

LW: Dejan Kulusevski

ST: Richarlison

Spurs will hope to continue their cup success and seal their place in the last 16 with a win over Elfsborg at 8 pm on January 30. Ange Postecoglou’s side have enjoyed their breaks from the league this season, winning their last five despite sitting 15th in the Premier League. Here is our Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup for their final Europa League League Phase game.

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Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup vs Elfsborg For January 30

How Tottenham Hotspur Have Lined Up Recently

Brandon Austin played in Tottenham’s last Europa League game as Antonin Kinsky can not be registered until the knockout stage. With Guglielmo Vicario missing since November, Spurs have started three goalkeepers in his absence. Fraser Forster was the initial replacement but was replaced by Austin when he fell ill. The Lilywhites then dipped into the transfer market to sign the 21-year-old Kinsky from Slavia Praha.

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Tottenham’s defence has been decimated by injuries meaning they have started the same core of players over the past three months. Since Ben Davies returned, Archie Gray has been playing at left-back. Radu Dragusin should be accompanied by one of Tottenham’s first-choice centre-backs over the next few weeks. Pedro has received criticism for his lack of effort defensively over the past few games.

In midfield, Tottenham are starting to struggle for numbers. Pape Matar Sarr only played against Leicester City because Spurs had no senior midfielders left. Rodrigo Bentancur is still finding his form after a collection of long absences. 18-year-old Lucas Bergvall is doing his best despite playing so much football at such a young age.

Richarlison has been in good form since returning from injury, scoring two goals. The Brazilian has been slowly building up his fitness, not reaching the 60-minute mark in either of his starts. Heung-min Son will be looking to build on the two goals he scored last time out in the Europa League. Dejan Kulusevski will be hoping to improve on his last outing, the 24-year-old failed to complete any of his five dribble attempts.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Recent Form and Tactics

Tottenham’s recent form has caused unrest between supporters and owners. They haven’t won in their last seven games in the Premier League. While their good form in the cup competitions is encouraging, a club the size of Spurs cannot afford to be in a relegation battle. With players returning from injury, if the Lilywhites’ form doesn’t improve soon, Postecoglou could lose his job.

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A reason for the criticism is the Spurs manager’s refusal to change tactics despite his side’s struggles. Such an injury-hit team may have been more suited to a low-tempo style. This would allow them to peak over a period of games, not just a 10/20 minute spell. However, with stars beginning to return, expect Spurs to increase their intensity even further over the next few weeks.

Injuries and Suspensions To Consider

There is good news on Tottenham’s injury list. Micky van de Ven is finally set to return to action for the first time since returning from another hamstring injury against Chelsea at the beginning of December. Spurs fans will hope that he hasn’t been rushed back from injury again and can stay healthy for the rest of the season. Djed Spence will return for the game against Brentford this weekend. Sarr may be rested as he was rushed back for the game against Leicester.

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Dominic Solanke (knee), Vicario (ankle), James Maddison (calf), Destiny Udogie (thigh), Brennan Johnson (calf), Timo Werner (thigh), Cristian Romero (thigh), Wilson Odobert (thigh) are all out of the clash. Postecoglou has got a key defender back but his side is starting to look thin in attacking areas.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Elfsborg

GK: Brandon Austin

LB: Archie Gray

CB: Ben Davies

CB: Radu Dragusin

RB: Pedro Porro

DM: Yves Bissouma

CM: Lucas Bergvall

CM: Rodrigo Bentancur

LW: Heung-min Son

RW: Dejan Kulusevski

ST: Richarlison

Spurs will be looking for their first Premier League win for over a month when they play Leicester City at 2 pm on January 26. Ange Postecoglou’s side did return to winning ways in the Europa League with a tense 3-2 win over Hoffenheim. The Lilywhites ended the game with five teenagers on the pitch, an example of their injury struggles. Here is our Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup for a big game against The Foxes.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Leicester City For January 26

How Tottenham Hotspur Have Lined Up Recently

Antonin Kinsky can’t be registered for the Europa League yet so Brandon Austin started ahead of Fraser Forster in goal. The 26-year-old thought he had given away a penalty in the 64th minute but the referee, with the help of VAR, overturned his decision. Tottenham’s new goalkeeper should return against Leicester despite struggling against Arsenal and Everton.

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There was no room for rotation in Tottenham’s backline with five players unavailable for selection. The back three tried against Everton was ditched. Instead, Archie Gray moved to left-back and a centre-back pairing of Ben Davies and Radu Dragusin defended well. The duo made a combined 24 clearances as Hoffenheim piled on the pressure late on. Pedro Porro showed his creativity, assisting James Maddison’s opener.

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Rodrigo Bentancur returned from a concussion to give Postecoglou a much-needed enforcer in midfield. Tottenham’s options in the middle of the pitch were so thin that 17-year-old Callum Olusesi debuted off the bench. Lucas Bergvall continued his impressive recent form but did look tired in the closing stages. James Maddison scored his first goal in six matches with a third-minute strike. The England international also added an assist for Heung-min Son’s first goal.

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After scoring his first goal since returning from injury against Everton, Richarlison was given an opportunity to start. The 27-year-old failed to keep up with the game and was replaced in the 56th minute. Son’s two goals continued his recent return to form. The Spurs legend will hope to improve his Premier League numbers against Leicester. Dejan Kulusevski looked good on the ball but faded from the game in the second half.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Recent Form and Tactics

A return to the 4-3-3 formation that Postecoglou loves saw Tottenham look like themselves against Hoffenheim. Unfortunately, looking like themselves includes never letting their fans have a moment of peace. Spurs started the second half as a ghost of the team that had been playing so well up to that point. They conceded possession of the ball too easily and gave their opponents six big chances. Two were converted and this meant supporters couldn’t celebrate a much-needed win until the final whistle.

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Tottenham are desperately searching for their first Premier League win since a 5-0 win over Southampton in December. This torrid run of form has seen them fall to 15th, just eight points above the relegation zone. What’s been strange is that Spurs’ cup performances during this period have been excellent: they’ve won all four of their non-league matches.

Injuries and Suspensions to Consider

Tottenham’s injury list continues to grow. Dominic Solanke is now set for six weeks on the sidelines with a knee injury. This will give Richarlison a chance for serious minutes when he returns to full fitness following an injury of his own. In better news, Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero (both thigh) are nearing returns in the next week or so. Postecoglou will hope to have the pair back before his side travel to Anfield for the second leg of their Carabao Cup Semi-Final.

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Guglielmo Vicario (ankle), Destiny Udogie (thigh), Brennan Johnson (thigh), Timo Werner (thigh), and Wilson Odobert (thigh) are out. Pape Matar Sarr, Djed Spence, and Sergio Reguilon are all set for late fitness tests to determine their availability.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Leicester City

GK: Antonin Kinsky

LB: Sergio Reguilon

CB: Ben Davies

CB: Radu Dragusin

RB: Pedro Porro

DM: Rodrigo Bentancur

CM: James Maddison

CM: Lucas Bergvall

LW: Mikey Moore

RW: Dejan Kulusevski

ST: Heung-min Son