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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

Tottenham Hotspur will look to bounce back from a painful 2-1 defeat to North London rivals Arsenal when they travel to Goodison Park for the final time for a Premier League game to face Everton at 2pm on January 19. Ange Postecoglou’s side were disappointed to lose after taking the lead through Heung Min Son’s 25th-minute striker. Here is our Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup for an important Super Sunday clash.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Everton for January 19

How Tottenham Hotspur Have Lined Up Recently

With Guglielmo Vicario still out injured, new signing Antonin Kinsky will keep his place in goal despite a shaky performance at The Emirates. The 21-year-old struggled under pressure and was sloppy on the ball. Postecoglou will hope he plays better against an intense Goodison Park atmosphere.

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Tottenham’s lack of experience at the back was exposed in a difficult evening for their defenders. Archie Gray failed to make a tackle, interception, or win a ground duel. Radu Dragusin completed just 77% of his passes, Pedro Porro lost possession 15 times, and Djed Spence only won seven of his 16 duels. Spurs need their defence to perform better while it awaits the return of Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero.

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Postecoglou was so disappointed with his midfield at halftime that he made two substitutions. Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr made way for James Maddison and Brennan Johnson. Dejan Kulusevski dropped back into the midfield from the right. This saw Tottenham set up with an incredibly attacking midfield with three players who could be playing further forward. The final member of this bold engine room, Lucas Bergvall, impressed once again, winning ten of his 14 ground duels.

Apart from his goal, Arsenal kept Son relatively quiet. The Spurs legend had just 24 touches. Johnson struggled to impact the game in the second half, failing to attempt a single dribble.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Recent Form and Tactics

There seems to be no limit to the attacking intent Postecoglou will show. His offensive side kept Arsenal at bay in the second half and with all their injuries, attack may be the best form of defence for this version of Spurs. With Rodrigo Bentancur out for the next few weeks with concussion and Bissouma struggling for form, Tottenham may start with the midfield trio of Maddison, Kulusevski, and Bergvall against Everton.

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Two cup wins in a row could not give Spurs the momentum they needed to end their five-game winless league run. This torrid run of form has seen The Lilywhites slip to 14th in the table. Another poor result against Everton could see Tottenham slip into the relegation battle. That is unacceptable despite Postecoglou keeping his side on course in the cup competitions.

Injuries and Suspensions to Consider

Tottenham are finally starting to see their injury list shorten. Richarlison returned to play the final 12 minutes against Arsenal, the Brazilian’s first game since early November. Ben Davies (thigh) and Fraser Forster (illness) are both ready to return against Everton.

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In more frustrating news Johnson (calf) and Bissouma (soreness) are both doubts for this weekend’s game. Timo Werner (thigh) will be out for three to four weeks. Vicario (ankle), Udogie (thigh), Bentancur (head), Romero (thigh), Van de Ven (thigh), and Wilson Odobert (thigh) are all out. Dominic Solanke has a knee problem and will be out for this fixture at least.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Everton

GK: Antonin Kinsky

LB: Djed Spence

CB: Radu Dragusin

CB: Archie Gray

RB: Pedro Porro

CM: Lucas Bervall

CM: Pape Matar Sarr

AM: James Maddison

LW: Heung min Son

RW: Dejan Kulusevski

ST: Richarlison

Everton are set to host Tottenham Hotspur in David Moyes’ second game in charge of the club. The new manager wants his first result in his second stint at Goodison Park. Last Word on Football brings you our Everton predicted lineup for the match that kicks off at 2 pm on Sunday, January 19.

Everton Predicted Lineup Vs Tottenham Hotspur in Premier League Clash

How Everton Have Lined Up

In his first game in charge, Moyes kept a lineup similar to that of previous manager Sean Dyche. Jordan Pickford started in the net with centre-back duo James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite in front of him. On the left was Ukrainian full-back Vitaliy Mykolenko. On the right, veteran Ashley Young started over Nathan Patterson.

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A midfield three of Abdoulaye Doucoure, Idrissa Gueye and Orel Mangala started against Aston Villa. They were the only three fit central midfielders available for the match. Iliman Ndiaye continued his impressive form on the left wing. Jack Harrison started on the right but was substituted for Jesper Lindstrom as the team looked to solve their right-wing issue. Dominic Calvert-Lewin was the starting striker after missing the FA Cup tie against Peterborough with an injury.

Everton’s Recent Form and Tactics

The Toffees are winless in their last seven Premier League games, scoring just once in that time. Goal-scoring issues have been an ongoing theme for the club, and their inability to find the back of the net has kept them in relegation fights over the last three seasons.

In Moyes’ first game in charge, they looked to attack more, creating some clear-cut chances but they were unable to convert. The Scottish manager encouraged the team to take more possession as well as looking for the fullbacks to overlap.

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Ndiaye is the team’s only effective attacking outlet; Mykolenko, now with a license to overlap, benefitted from the attention that the Senegalese international brings. Crossing and working the ball down the wings is still a key aspect of the Toffee attack but there is less reliance on long passes.

Everton Injuries To Consider

In this week’s press conference the fitness of some first-team players was outlined by the new manager. James Garner has returned to first-team training after an extended period of time out with a back injury. Armando Broja suffered a long-term injury that could see him return to parent club Chelsea. Youssef Chermiti, Tim Iroegbunam and Seamus Coleman are all training away from the squad as they look to recover from their respective injuries.

Everton’s Predicted Lineup Vs Tottenham Hotspur

GK: Jordan Pickford

RB: Ashley Young

CB: Jarrad Branthwaite

CB: James Tarkowski

LB: Vitaliy Mykolenko

CM: Orel Mangala

CM: Idrissa Gueye

CAM: James Garner

LM: Iliman Ndiaye

RM: Jesper Lindstrom

ST: Beto

Arsenal face Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby under the lights at the Emirates this Wednesday night, kicking off at 20:00 GMT. The Gunners will be keen to bounce back from two disappointing cup defeats and keep the bragging rights in this fiercely contested encounter. Here is our Arsenal predicted lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur.

Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur in North London Derby

How Arsenal Have Lined-up Recently

The games are coming thick and fast for Arsenal. Regardless of rotation, David Raya starts in goal.

In defence, William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes partner up in the centre, with Jurrien Timber and Myles Lewis-Skelly as the full-backs.

The midfield three has rotated around Martin Odegaard who played in the last two cup games. Against Manchester United, he started alongside Jorginho and Mikel Merino, instead of Thomas Partey and Declan Rice in the match before. That said, Partey and Rice both saw some action off the bench as the FA Cup 3rd Round game dragged into extra time.

Up front, there has been a worrying blow to Gabriel Jesus. More on his fitness below. Raheem Sterling came on as his replacement against the Red Devils. Meanwhile Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli have been the most selected for Arsenal’s firepower in recent matches.

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Arsenal Recent Form and Tactics

Unbeaten in the league since November 2024, Arsenal are hot on Liverpool’s heels, desperate to make up the gap. But their last two cup defeats will no doubt leave them with great frustration – evidenced by Odegaard’s comments on the club being “desperate” for trophies. Knocked out of the FA Cup in the 3rd Round, and 2-0 down in the EFL Cup semi-final first leg, Arteta’s men have a big point to prove when they face Spurs this evening.

Arsenal threw everything they had against a Manchester United side which only had 10 men for nearly an hour. They have a variety of attacking threats going forward, but a few of them are suffering from a lack of clinical finishing. This isn’t helped with Jesus’ latest injury, who is now sidelined with Saka.

This is a point that ex-Arsenal star Theo Walcott elaborates on. He said: “They just can’t open up teams. They’ve played Manchester United, who from the 60th minute had 10 men. When you have that much of the ball, you need to open up teams.”

The Gunners are unbeaten in 11 London derbies in 2024 and crucially are looking to do the double against Spurs tonight.

Arsenal Injuries and Absentees to Consider

Mikel Arteta refused to speculate on just how long Gabriel Jesus may be out for and gave a number of updates on the fitness of his squad.

He said: “I don’t want to confirm anything until we’ve had the final report this afternoon. It’s the doctor’s job to do that, but we were very worried straight away after the game and we are very worried today.”

Riccardo Calafiori is also in doubt. Areta said the player’s fitness issue is “not too much but we need another day or two.”

The likes of Jorginho and Jurrien Timber were suffering from cramp during extra time but are fine ahead of the Spurs clash.

Otherwise, there are still a number of long-term absences including Ethan Nwaneri, Bukayo Saka, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Ben White.

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Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs Tottenham Hotspur

GK: David Raya

DEF: Jurrien Timber

DEF: William Saliba

DEF: Gabriel Magalhaes

DEF: Myles Lewis-Skelly

MID: Martin Odegaard

MID: Declan Rice

MID: Mikel Merino

FW: Kai Havertz

FW: Gabriel Martinelli

FW: Raheem Sterling

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.

Tottenham Hotspur are trying to find ways to improve their squad after their shaky first half of the 2024/25 Premier League season, which has seen them slide to the bottom half of the table. They appear to be keen on improving their frontline and have an interest in PSG man Randal Kolo Muani.

Tottenham Hotspur Pushing For Randal Kolo Muani Loan

Which Clubs Are Spurs Competing With For Muani?

Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg has reported that Tottenham Hotspur are now pushing to sign the French forward to bolster their attacking force for the remainder of the campaign. It’s also added that even though PSG consider a permanent transfer to be unrealistic in the winter window, they are insisting that any club that wants to sign Muani must agree to an initial loan with an obligation to buy him permanently in the summer window.

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Plettenberg has also stated that Luis Enrique has given the attacker permission to leave the Ligue 1 giants in the winter, but Spurs face stiff competition for him. It’s also reported that the likes of Manchester United, Aston Villa and Juventus all have an active interest in signing the French forward, with Chelsea also monitoring his situation. The Athletic’s David Ornstein has also claimed that the Lilywhites and Manchester United are considered top contenders to snap up Muani in the winter window.

What Can Kolo Muani Bring To Tottenham?

The 26-year-old forward has struggled to get regular playing time with the Parisiens this season, which is why they are ready to let him go. Despite that, the Frenchman remains a versatile forward who is capable of playing in many areas of the pitch. He is naturally a centre-forward, but he can also play as a right-winger or on the left-wing if required. He is also capable of operating as a second striker if required.

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Kolo Muani has only made 10 appearances in Ligue 1 this season, scoring two goals and providing one assist. He enjoyed a prolific stint at Eintracht Frankfurt before joining PSG, scoring 26 strikes and providing 17 assists in 50 appearances for them.

Spurs cannot lick their wounds from a difficult Christmas period when they face Wolves at 3:00 on December 29. An extensive injury list hasn’t helped Ange Postecoglou’s side but they will still be disappointed with their performances during defeats to Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. Here is our Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup for a must-win game for both sides.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Wolves For Dec. 29

How Tottenham Have Lined Up Recently

Fraser Forster continues to fill in for Guglielmo Vicario and had a much quieter game against Forest. The 36-year-old only made two saves and was much better with the ball at his feet, completing 17 of his 18 attempted passes. Tottenham will be forced into changes at the back. Djed Spence was sent off in the 94th minute when he earned his second yellow card and Radu Dragusin went off in the 87th minute with a sore ankle.

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This led to defensive midfielder Yves Bissouma coming on as a centre-back. It remains to be seen whether Postecoglou trusts the Mali international to start a game there or instead turns to youngster Alfie Dorrington. Rodrigo Bentancurreturned from suspension but only lasted 64 minutes before being replaced by Lucas Bergvall. Pape Matar Sarr kept his place and won all four ground duels.

In the attack, Brennan Johnson replaced James Maddison in the starting lineup. Dominic Solanke was wasteful in possession, losing the ball 19 times. Heung-min Son showed improvement from the Liverpool game but still didn’t hit the heights of his Southampton display.

Tottenham’s Recent Form and Tactics

Boxing Day’s defeat was only the fourth time Tottenham failed to score in a game this season. Spurs had 70% of possession but could only create one big chance. They were wasteful with the ball, with Dejan Kulusevski losing possession 27 times over the course of the game. Postecoglou loves to play a fast and fearless attacking style but that only works if his players are tidy in attacking situations.

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Against Forest, Kulusevski operated almost alongside Dominic Solanke and Tottenham’s wingers were their most advanced players. This left Tottenham’s back four, already missing Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero, exposed. Postecoglou has been stubborn when asked questions about his style in recent weeks. However, giving his inexperienced backline a little more help could go a long way to helping turn their season around.

Tottenham Injuries and Suspensions to Consider

Radu Dragusin could still feature against Wolves – with Tottenham waiting to see how he responds to treatment for an ankle injury. The Romanian international’s absence would force Spurs into further defensive changes after Spence’s late red card against Forest.

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Postecoglou is already without Vicario (ankle), Richarlison (thigh), Ben Davies (thigh), Wilson Odobert (thigh), Romero (thigh), and Van de Ven (thigh) for the important clash.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Wolves

GK: Fraser Forster

RB: Pedro Porro

CB: Yves Bissouma

CB: Archie Gray

LB: Destiny Udogie

CM: Rodrigo Bentancur

CM: Pape Matar Sarr

AM: James Maddison

RW: Brennan Johnson

ST: Dominic Solanke

LW: Heung-min Son

Tottenham Hotspur will look to put their fans in the festive spirit when they travel to Nottingham Forest at 3:oopm on boxing day. Liverpool played the role of the Grinch on Sunday as they put six past Ange Postecoglou’s makeshift defence and ended the home side’s three-game unbeaten run. Here is our Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup as The Lilywhites battle with Nuno Espirito Santo’s high-flying team.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Nottingham Forest For Dec. 26

How Tottenham Have Lined Up Recently

Postecoglou stuck with the players that impressed in big wins over Manchester United and Southampton. Fraser Forster kept his place despite an error-prone display against The Red Devils. The former Celtic goalkeeper made six saves but conceded as many as Tottenham’s defence struggled to deal with Liverpool’s clinical attack.

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Radu Dragusin, Spurs’ only fit centre-back, found things difficult. The 22-year-old failed to make a tackle and only won one duel. Archie Gray’s inexperience was exposed by an unforgiving Liverpool attack. Dominic Szoboszlai was lively throughout and gave the two Tottenham centre-backs too much to deal with. Despite coming up against Mo Salah, Djed Spence can hold his head up high. He evaded the visitor’s press well, completing 94% of his passes.

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In midfield, Yves Bissouma demonstrated why Spurs will be celebrating the return of Rodrigo Bentancur from suspension this weekend. The Mali international only won 50% of his duels and lost possession 12 times. Pape Matar Sarr equally struggled as Tottenham failed to keep up with Liverpool’s energetic engine room. James Maddison scored his third goal in as many games in a good overall performance.

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Star Heung-min Son had a quiet game, having only one shot in his 82 minutes. Dejan Kulusevski scored for the fifth straight game from the right wing. His current form is keeping Tottenham’s second-highest league scorer, Brennan Johnson, out of the team. Dominic Solanke scored his sixth Premier League goal for Spurs in the 83rd minute. However, the goal only brought back a little bit of respect for his already defeated side.

Tottenham’s Recent Form and Tactics

Tottenham’s form this season has been very inconsistent. In the Premier League, they have lost more games than they have won but have a goal difference of 14, only beaten by the top three teams in the division. Their previously solid defensive record has been destroyed since Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero went down with injuries.

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Spurs sit 11th in the league but are only eight points away from Forest in fourth. A win here would put Tottenham back in the race for Europe so Postecoglou needs to get his selection right. He will likely stick with his trusted 4-3-3 formation and the return of Bentancur may see the Australian move to a more attacking midfield involving both Maddison and Kulusevski. This would allow Johnson to start against his former club.

Tottenham Injuries and Suspensions to Consider

Tottenham continue to fight through a list of selection problems. One player who could have thrived during this spell is Mikey Moore. However, the 17-year-old has been suffering from an illness and has only just returned to training. Spurs fans can expect his return over the next few weeks once his match fitness returns.

Other Spurs absentees are Guglielmo Vicario (ankle), Richarlison (thigh), Ben Davies (thigh), Wilson Odobert (thigh), Romero (thigh), and Van de Ven (thigh). Tottenham will see many of these players return in January as they look to start 2025 on a high.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Liverpool

GK: Fraser Forster

RB: Djed Spence

CB: Radu Dragusin

CB: Archie Gray

LB: Destiny Udogie

DM: Rodrigo Bentancur

CM: James Maddison

CM: Dejan Kulusevski

RW: Brennan Johnson

ST: Dominic Solanke

LW: Heung-min Son

Liverpool play Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on December 22. The clash takes place from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Reds look to continue their title chase, as they sat two points clear of Chelsea this morning with a game in hand. This is Liverpool’s confirmed lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur.

Liverpool Confirmed Lineup Vs Tottenham Hotspur

Liverpool Team News

Alisson Becker starts in goal as he has done in the league since returning from injury. Andy Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold are the full-back duo, with the latter enjoying his season more than the former. Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez are the interim centre-back partnership, until Ibrahima Konate returns from injury to replace the England international.

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Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, and Dominik Szoboszlai all play in midfield.

Cody Gakpo starts on the left-wing, whilst Mohamed Salah is on the right; the Egyptian has seven goal contributions in his last four games. Luis Diaz starts up front, with Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez on the bench.

Starting Lineup: Alisson, Robertson, Van Dijk, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Gakpo, Szoboszlai, Salah, Diaz.

Notable Changes

Liverpool make seven changes from midweek, though this is to be expected as the Reds heavily rotated in their cup win against Southampton.

Compared to their last Premier League lineup, Mac Allister returns to the fray ahead of Curtis Jones, after missing out vs Fulham through suspension (five yellow cards).

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Kostas Tsimikas, Conor Bradley, and Konate are all out with injuries. Bradley and Konate are still not training with the team, though Tsimikas is.

Stay tuned for a full update and discussion on the Liverpool confirmed lineup for their match with Tottenham Hotspur.