LeagueTel and Richarlison return: Predicted Tottenham Hotspur starting XI against Crystal Palace
Tottenham Hotspur head into their Matchday 29 clash on the back of four consecutive defeats and must quickly improve their performances to ease the growing relegation concerns surrounding the club. The North London side will host Crystal Palace at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tonight at 20:00 local time, with Spurs desperate to secure three crucial points.
Here is the lineup Igor Tudor is expected to deploy as he searches for his first victory since taking charge following the departure of Thomas Frank.
Goalkeeper
Guglielmo Vicario is expected to retain his place between the posts for Spurs once again.
Defence
Pedro Porro has returned to full fitness and is likely to start at right-back. With no natural left-back available, Archie Gray could continue in the role for the second consecutive match. In central defence, Micky van de Ven and Radu Drăgușin are expected to maintain their partnership.
Midfield
Tottenham’s midfield could revert to a more defensive setup, with João Palhinha and Yves Bissouma forming a double pivot to shield the defence. Xavi Simons is expected to remain in the starting lineup but operate centrally as the number 10 rather than on the left flank.
Attack
Randal Kolo Muani may continue on the right wing, while fellow Frenchman Mathys Tel is expected to start on the left.
Forward
After finding the net in the previous match, Richarlison could lead the attack, potentially starting ahead of Dominic Solanke.
Predicted Tottenham XI:
Vicario; Porro, Van de Ven, Dragusin, Gray; Palhinha, Bissouma; Kolo Muani, Simons, Tel; Richarlison.
