The 4th Official

After a thumping 4-0 win over Manchester City in the Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur were held for a 2-2 draw by Roma in the Europa League. Their next challenge lies against Fulham in the domestic league this weekend.

Spurs are fifth on the points table with 19 points after 12 rounds of play. Hence, they will aim for nothing less than three points. A win alongside a couple of results in their favour could see them enter into the top four spots.

Defence

Fraser Forster has been in good form recently and he must be ready to take charge between the sticks once again. Right-back Pedro Porro didn’t put on a good display against Roma but is unlikely to face any heat.

Manager Ange Postecoglou has already confessed that defender Cristian Romero will not participate in the clash. The Argentine is still sidelined with a toe injury and must not be risked early.

With multiple injuries in the defensive unit, Ben Davies and Radu Dragusin are forming the centre-back duo once again. Destiny Udogie is likely to walk back at his original left-back position at the expense of Archie Gray.

Midfield

Yves Bissouma should be called up to take Rodrigo Bentancur’s place as the latter will serve his seven-match ban. The former will have the company of Pape Matar Sarr in the middle of the park. However, James Maddison could be making his comeback replacing Brennan Johnson.

Attack

No change in the offensive pack as while Son Heung-min and Dejan Kulusevski are operating on the flanks, Dominic Solanke provides his services around the penalty box.

Mikey Moore (illness), Guglielmo Vicario (ankle), Micky van de Ven (hamstring), Richarlison (hamstring) and Wilson Odobert (hamstring) are all going to miss this tie due to the mentioned injuries.

Tottenham Hotspur bounced back stronger after the international break. They outclassed Manchester City at their own den by 4-0 in the Premier League. This thumping win must’ve given a lot of confidence and joy to Ange Postecoglou’s men.

Spurs have now shifted their focus towards Roma, with whom they lock horns in the Europa League this Friday. It will be a good battle to watch out for the fans. As the English giants are comfortable on the points table, they might fancy some rotations if required.

Defence

Guglielmo Vicario stood tall in the game against Manchester City. A similar sort of performance would be expected from him though Fraser Forster is also a possible starter. Pedro Porro could be rested for this clash and Archie Gray is the front-runner to fill the spot at the right-back.

Amid the injuries to Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, Radu Dragusin and Ben Davies are likely to be continued at the heart of the defence. Destiny Udogie should also see himself starting this game as the left full-back.

Midfield

Spurs can make multiple changes in the midfield unit. The likes of Pape Sarr, Yves Bissouma, and James Maddison are likely to be rested. Since Rodrigo Bentancur can’t participate in the domestic competition due to a ban, expect him to start in the Europa League.

To accompany him in the middle of the park, Lucas Bergvall might be called up.

Attack

While Dejan Kulusevski continues to operate on the right flank, Son Heung-min is likely to be rested. To fill his spot, Timo Werner should be the prime choice considering the injuries to Mikey Moore, Wilson Odobert and Richarlison.

Tottenham Hotspur have two defeats in their last two games, which came prior to the international break. So they will be eager to change things around when they take onto the field against Manchester City in the Premier League this weekend.

Spurs are 10th on the domestic points table with 16 points after 11 rounds of play. They will aim for nothing less than three points especially when they have to lock horns with Roma in the Europa League after this fixture.

Defence

Guglielmo Vicario didn’t have a good time against Ipswich Town. He will be eager to prove himself against the Citizens on Saturday. Pedro Porro should retain his spot as the right-back in the lineup.

Cristian Romero is doubtful due to a foot problem. In his absence, Ben Davies forms the centre-back duo with Radu Dragusin. At the left-back spot, Destiny Udogie continues his operations.

Midfield

Rodrigo Bentancur is unavailable for this game as he was handed a seven-match ban due to his comments. Notably, Spurs have lodged an appeal to reduce the length of the punishment.

In Bentancur’s absence, Yves Bissouma or James Maddison is likely to be called up to feature in the midfield. He will have the companies of Dejan Kulusevski and Pape Matar Sarr.

Attack

Son Heung-min scored the last time he faced Manchester City. He will once again have to big role to play in the team’s success.

Brennan Johnson and Dominic Solanke should join him in the attacking frontline. Both have underperformed in recent games and need to take more responsibility.

Boss Ange Postecoglou will not have the services of Micky van de Ven, Richarlison and Wilson Odobert. All three are out due to a hamstring injury.