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Tottenham return to Premier League action this weekend with a home clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers, and all eyes will be on Thomas Frank’s team selection as he looks to build on recent momentum. Let’s take a look at our predicted Tottenham XI to face Wolves.
With Wolves at the bottom of the Premier League table and still searching for their first point of the season, Spurs will be eager to make a statement at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
It is back-to-back home fixtures for Tottenham following their comfortable 3-0 win against Doncaster Rovers in the Carabao Cup, where Frank rang the changes and handed valuable minutes to several squad players.
With Frank making wholesale alterations in midweek, there is every expectation that he will once again shuffle his pack for the Premier League outing, though some names remain nailed on. Let’s see how Thomas Frank could line up this weekend.
Predicted Tottenham XI vs Wolves
Goalkeeper – Guglielmo Vicario: Kinsky marked his first start of the season with a clean sheet against Doncaster Rovers, and while it was a solid showing from the Czech international, Vicario is expected to return between the posts despite his mistake in the draw with Brighton.
Right-back – Pedro Porro: The Spaniard featured in midweek but is unlikely to be rested, with Frank likely to stick with him on the right once more.
Centre-back – Cristian Romero: The captain was handed a breather in the Carabao Cup but should slot straight back into the starting XI here.
Centre-back – Micky van de Ven: The Dutchman has been in fine form under Frank and is expected to partner Romero again after sitting out the Doncaster tie.
Left-back – Destiny Udogie: Udogie impressed against Brighton in the league but was rested in midweek, with Spence filling in at left back for 75 minutes, before the Italian replaced him. Regardless, we expect Udogie to start against Wolves.
Pivot midfielder – Rodrigo Bentancur: With Tottenham playing at home against a struggling Wolves side, we do not expect Frank to go for a two-defensive-pivot pairing. Palhinha could be rested, while Bentancur anchors the midfield and dictates play from the base.
Centre-midfielder – Lucas Bergvall: The Swedish youngster impressed off the bench against Doncaster, registering an assist, and could be trusted from the start as Spurs look to stay on the front foot.
Centre-midfielder – Xavi Simons: After making his first start in the number ten role last time out, where he created the most chances in just 60 minutes, Simons could be handed his first Premier League start in the same position.
Right midfielder – Mohammed Kudus: The Ghana international is expected to return to his usual role on the right and provide attacking thrust.
Striker – Richarlison: With Muani and Solanke still sidelined and Tel failing to take his chances, Richarlison should lead the line once again.
Left midfielder – Brennan Johnson: Johnson grabbed his third goal of the season against Doncaster, and, with Frank continuing to test options on the left, the Welshman should be restored to the starting XI.
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