The 4th Official
·10 December 2024
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·10 December 2024
Tottenham Hotspur started on a strong note against Chelsea but lost the plot as the game went ahead. The game ended at a 3-4 scoreline in the favour of the Blues at the final whistle. Hence, Ange Postecoglou’s men will be under pressure to deliver in their next game.
Spurs are scheduled to travel abroad to face Rangers in the Europa League this week. They are ninth on the points table with 10 points after five games. It also means that they have to buckle up to finish in the top eight to earn a direct qualification.
Defence
Fraser Forster made some fine saves to keep initially deny Chelsea from finding the back of the net. But little he could’ve done about the goals scored. Right-back Pedro Porro struggled to make an impact but he should continue in the lineup.
Cristian Romero faced another injury and is set to miss multiple games while Micky van de Ven is on the bench. In their absence, Archie Gray and Radu Drăgușin form the heart of the defence. Destiny Udogie continues to retain his spot as the left-back.
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 10: Pedro Porro of Spurs during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton & Hove Albion at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 10, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Midfield
Rodrigo Bentancur is available in this competition and should take the field. He will have the companies of Lucas Bergvall and James Maddison in the middle of the park.
It also means that both Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr are warming the bench.
Attack
Dejan Kulusevski is likely to keep his spot on the right wing but Timo Werner could be walking into the XI, replacing Heung-min Son.
Even Dominic Solanke gets the much-deserving rest and his position will probably be filled by Will Lankshear, who is available again.
Richarlison, Odobert, and Ben Davies are unavailable due to hamstring injuries while the participation of Mikey Moore is doubtful.
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