Tottenham Hotspur will journey to St James’ Park to face off in opposition to Newcastle United within the Carabao Cup fourth spherical fixture tonight.
The Lilywhites have struggled away from residence in opposition to the Magpies in recent times, dropping the final three consecutive matches, together with the 6-1 thrashing a few years in the past. The final time Spurs defeated Newcastle at St James’ Park was again in 2021.
Nonetheless, Tottenham Hotspur have loved a brilliant begin to this season beneath new supervisor Thomas Frank, and they’d be hoping to vary their latest poor report in opposition to Eddie Howe’s aspect tonight.
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Tottenham have been plagued with damage issues in the course of the first few months of this season, with Yves Bissouma, Ben Davies, Radu Dragusin, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, and Koto Takai remaining sidelined attributable to their respective issues.
However, Dominic Solanke, Cristian Romero, and Future Udogie have stepped up restoration to return to full health, however this recreation will come too early for them to be concerned.
Predicted line-up
Frank is unlikely to make many adjustments to his beginning line-up that defeated Everton within the Premier League final weekend. Nonetheless, Antonin Kinsky may get the nod to start out in purpose forward of Guglielmo Vicario.
Micky Van de Ven ought to be on the coronary heart of Spurs’ defence alongside Kevin Danso amid Romero’s absence, with Pedro Porro and Djed Spence prone to be the 2 fullbacks.
João Palhinha has loved a promising begin this season since becoming a member of from Bayern Munich on mortgage and is anticipated to maintain maintain of his place within the defensive midfield place.
Rodrigo Bentancur could possibly be alongside the Portuguese, with Lucas Bergvall prone to full the midfield trio for the North London membership. So, Archie Grey is anticipated to be among the many substitutes.
Wilson Odobert ought to be on the left-wing function, and Brennan Johnson could possibly be on the alternative aspect. So, Xavi Simons and Mohammed Kudus would function as substitutes if wanted.
Mathys Tel, valued at round £31m by Transfermarkt, might get the accountability of main the road for the North London membership, and Richarlison must make do with a spot on the bench.
Anticipated Tottenham line-up in opposition to Newcastle
Kinsky; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Bentancur, Bergvall; Odobert, Tel, Johnson
