Tottenham predicted line-up towards Chelsea

Ange Postecoglou is demanding an enormous efficiency from his gamers on Sunday when Tottenham Hotspur host Chelsea within the Premier League.

The Australian had a heated exchange with traveling Tottenham fans Thursday night after a 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth, with stress mounting on the Spurs boss after one other run of disappointing performances and outcomes. Taking part in with satisfaction and getting a constructive consequence on Sunday is important.

Defensive accidents are at the moment weakening Postecoglou's hand and Ben Davies is the most recent casualty on the again for Tottenham. Micky van de Ven and Guglielmo Vicario are additionally lacking in protection for this weekend's London derby, worrying information as they host one of many Premier League's most prolific groups.

Right here's how Tottenham might queue up on Sunday.

GK: Fraser Forster – Vicario's absence stays irritating for Spurs however the skilled Forster has finished an admirable job since becoming a member of the staff. He made some spectacular saves within the defeat on the Vitality Stadium.

RB: Pedro Porro- Porro was solely used on the bench towards Bournemouth however will return to the beginning line-up on Sunday. He’ll must be activated towards gamers like Pedro Neto and Joao Felix.

CB: Cristian Romero – With Davies now injured, Spurs might use Romero. The World Cup winner is again in staff coaching and will characteristic this weekend, with Archie Grey as an emergency possibility.

CB: Radu Dragusin – After one other torrid outing for Dragusin in midweek, the Romanian will retain his place within the beginning XI out of necessity alone. He was not convincing within the absence of Van de Ven.

LB: Future Udogie – Noni Madueke has been in spectacular kind since Chelsea and will probably be Udogie's job to silence the energetic Englishman. Madueke scored and assisted towards Southampton in midweek and is one to look at this weekend. Notably, Udogie was despatched off throughout this match final season.

CM: Dejan Kulusevski – Even the in-form Kulusevski did not display his often excessive requirements on the south coast. He might return to attacking midfield towards Chelsea after discovering himself on the correct flank on Thursday.

CM: Yves Bissouma – With Rodrigo Bentancur suspended, Bissouma has been the person to anchor the Spurs midfield within the Premier League lately. He may have his work lower out to stifle the sensible Cole Palmer.

CM: Pape Matar Sarr – The midfielder has performed loads of soccer in current weeks and might be rested towards Chelsea, though he lacks any spectacular alternate options. If he begins he should be extra influential than he was towards the Cherries.

AD: Brennan Johnson – The Welshman's four-game scoring run ended on Thursday in what was an uncharacteristically disappointing efficiency. Marc Cucurella must control Johnson's diabolical runs within the again publish.

ST: Dominic Solanke – It's simple to overlook that Solanke was as soon as a Chelsea participant, despite the fact that he solely made one senior look for the membership. He would like to eradicate his former staff on Sunday after going Spurs' final 4 video games with out a objective.

LW: Son Heung-min – Son was surprisingly rested on the south coast, solely coming into the fray simply earlier than the hour mark. The South Korean's report towards Chelsea is surprisingly poor, with simply two targets in 19 appearances. He hasn't scored on this match since 2018.

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