Tottenham Hotspur heads to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace facing significant selection challenges due to a spate of suspensions and long-term injuries.
Spurs` defense is heavily impacted by the absence of two key players. Xavi Simons is set to serve a three-game suspension following the straight red card he received for a late tackle on Virgil van Dijk. Adding to the backline woes, Cristian Romero is suspended for one game after picking up two yellow cards in the previous fixture.
These absences necessitate immediate defensive adjustments, with Kevin Danso and Micky van de Ven expected to form the central defensive partnership.
The overall squad depth continues to be tested by several high-profile long-term absentees and international commitments:
Despite a loss to Liverpool last weekend, Tottenham displayed improved fluidity, particularly when opting to begin the game without a recognized centre-forward. Richarlison provided a crucial spark coming off the bench to pull Spurs back into the match.
The Brazilian forward`s impactful performance may earn him a place in the starting XI against Palace as the manager seeks to capitalize on that attacking momentum.
Vicario; Porro, Danso, van de Ven, Davies; Bentancur, Gray; Kolo Muani, Bergvall, Kudus; Richarlison
Mark Thompson
