Sunday\u2019s criticism might push Frank to rethink using an extra defender, potentially freeing up space in midfield. This could see Xavi Simons returning to face his former club as the team\u2019s playmaker, with the question being whether he slots into a midfield trio or operates from the left side of the attack.<\/p>\n
Pedro Porro is set to reclaim his spot in the starting XI, leaving Destiny Udogie and Djed Spence to compete for the left-back role. Frank may also reintegrate returning players, possibly introducing Pape Matar Sarr or Lucas Bergvall to strengthen the midfield. Up front, Randal Kolo Muani could start against his parent club instead of Richarlison, while Brennan Johnson is unavailable due to his red card suspension from the previous Champions League match against Copenhagen.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the Tottenham lineup we expect Frank might field against Luis Enrique\u2019s Parisian side:<\/p>\n
(4-3-3) Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Palhinha, Bergvall; Kudus, Kolo Muani, Xavi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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