Spurs will be looking to build on a morale-boosting 1-0 win over Liverpool in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final when they begin their FA Cup campaign with a trip to National League side Tamworth at 12:30 on January 12. Ange Postecoglou’s side were without a win in four games before they shocked the Premier League leaders and now will look to give some key players a rest when they travel to the Midlands for cup action. Here is the Tottenham Hotspur confirmed lineup for FA Cup 3rd round fixture.
Tottenham Hotspur Confirmed Lineup Vs Tamworth For Jan. 12
Tottenham Hotspur’s Recent Form and Tactics
Tottenham’s league form has been abysmal recently but their strive for a trophy in Postecoglou’s second season has seen them play better in the cup competitions. Carabao Cup wins over Manchester United and Liverpool came either side of four Premier League games without a win. In midweek, Spurs will face Arsenal at the Emirates in the North London Derby. Coaching staff need to make sure that players are focused on the task at hand or The Lilywhites could face embarrassment against Tamworth.
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The potential for an upset expands when you consider some of the results Spurs have had after big wins this season. After beating Aston Villa 4-1 in November, Tottenham then lost 3-2 to Galatasaray in the Europa League and 2-1 at home to Ipswich. Then, after beating Manchester City 4-0, Postecoglou’s men went on a run of five games without a win. The Lilywhites need to keep their focus against Tamworth to keep momentum and show some consistency.
Notable Changes
The team news is out, and Ange Postecoglou has made six changes from the Liverpool game. Sergio Reguilon comes in at left-back, replacing Djed Spence. Matar Sarr and James Maddison start in midfield instead of Lucas Bergvall and the injured Rodrigo Bentancur.
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Exciting youngster Mikey Moore starts in a front-three alongside Timo Werner and Brennan Johnson. In case Spurs are struggling, they have Dejan Kulusevski, Dominic Solanke and Heung-Min Son on the subs bench.
Tottenham Hotspur Confirmed Lineup Vs Tamworth
Starting XI: Kinsky, Pedro Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Reguilon, Sarr, Bissouma, Maddison (c), Johnson, Werner, Moore.
Substitutes: Austin, Spence, Dorrington, Bergvall, Olusesi, Kulusevski, Son, Solanke, Lankshear.