Tottenham team updates and expected starting XI ahead of their crucial match against Newcastle United.
Projected Tottenham Line-Up (4-3-3)
GK: Vicario
Defence: Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence
Midfield: Bentancur, Palhinha, Xavi
Attack: Kudus, Kolo Muani, Johnson
Spurs team updates and selection considerations
Romero Returns: Captain Cristian Romero is available again after suspension and is expected to slot straight back into the defence.
Spence Back in: Djed Spence is also anticipated to reclaim his place at full-back.
Midfield/Attack Shuffle: Xavi Simons, the £51m summer arrival, has been benched for the past three games but is in line for a recall. Thomas Frank could deploy him either in midfield with Joao Palhinha and Rodrigo Bentancur to add more bite, or on the left wing.
Attacking Options: Brennan Johnson, last season’s top scorer, has seen limited action recently but could be restored to the starting XI. Wilson Odobert is another option as the fixtures pile up.
Current Form: Spurs urgently need to turn results around, with only three wins from their last 13 outings and 13 goals conceded across their previous four matches.
