Tottenham Hotspur suffered their first defeat of the Premier League season earlier than the worldwide break in opposition to Bournemouth at dwelling however have the possibility to bounce again on matchday 4 as they tackle West Ham United at London Stadium.
Thomas Frank will likely be trying to compound the stress on Graham Potter, who has gained only one match in 4 makes an attempt in all competitions for the reason that begin of the season, whereas Spurs will look to proceed a run of typically good kind beneath the Dane.
Here’s a have a look at their potential beginning eleven in opposition to their crosstown neighbours.
Goalkeeper – Guglielmo Vicario is predicted to get the nod in between the sticks as soon as extra.
Defenders – Djed Spence was in wonderful kind for Tottenham earlier than the worldwide break and after debuting for England earlier this week, he may be slotted again into the workforce at his membership at left again. Pedro Porro, alternatively, was not too busy within the worldwide break, so he will likely be recent to characteristic at proper again.
Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven are additionally prone to hold their berths within the coronary heart of Spurs’ defence.
Kudus to begin as soon as extra
Midfielders – Joao Palhinha has emerged as an everyday fixture beneath Thomas Frank after becoming a member of Tottenham Hotspur on mortgage from Bayern Munich, so he could also be set to characteristic from the phrase go as soon as once more, whereas Rodrigo Bentancur might even have minutes from the primary whistle. Pape Mata Sarr has been in wonderful kind as nicely, and he might spherical off Spurs’ trio within the engine room.
Forwards – Brennan Johnson is predicted to proceed on the left wing, whereas £55 million summer time signing Mohammed Kudus may additionally get the nod on the proper facet of assault. Richarlison has been taking part in very nicely too, and he might spherical off an unchanged workforce for Tottenham at London Stadium by main the time.
Here’s a have a look at how the Lilywhites might characteristic on paper.
