Coming off the back of an embarrassing 3-6 defeat to Liverpool followed by a 1-0 loss at Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day, questions are being raised about Ange Postecoglou's future at Tottenham. The Australian is slowly losing the fans' support, who are increasingly getting more frustrated at their side's position irrespective of injuries.
Spurs are 11th in the Premier League table, while Wolves are 17th and eight points worse off. Although current standings suggest that the hosts are highly favourites this afternoon, the West Midlanders' latest 2-0 win over Amorim's Man United - tied along Spurs' inconsistency - proves they pose a serious threat to Postecoglou. Wolves seem revived under new boss Pereira, who has secured two wins from two games since replacing Gary O'Neil.
And with Tottenham's lengthy list of absentees, particularly cornering the defence, things are looking even brighter for the visitors ahead of kick-off. Djed Spence was sent off after a second yellow card at Forest, meaning he is suspended for the game. Ben Davies picked up a knock and therefore sits out today's clash. Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Guglielmo Vicario and Wilson Odobert are all absent due to long-term injuries, while Richarlison is nearing his return.
As for Wolves, Yerson Mosquera, Enso Gonzalez and Sasa Kalajdzic are all sidelined with long-term injuries, though the latter is slowly making his comeback trail. Boubacar Traore is also out with a knee injury and is expected to return next month, while Mario Lemina remains a doubt after missing Wolves' Boxing Day win over Manchester United due to a muscle injury.
Tottenham v Wolves confirmed lineups
Tottenham's confirmed starting XI (4-2-3-1): Forster; Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Udogie; Bentancur, Bissouma; Johnson, Kulusevski, Son; Solanke.
