Tottenham are going through their worst period under Ange Postecoglou and things won’t get any easier when Newcastle come to town.
The home side are ravaged by injuries, with players like Guglielmo Vicario, Destiny Udogie, Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero all committed long-term.
On top of that, the Australian head coach admitted that a sickness virus ravaged the camp this week, leaving question marks over several other key members of the squad.
The Magpies will be licking their lips in this match, but Spurs are the most unpredictable team in the Premier League.
Read on to see how the two teams line up in N17.
Tottenham line-up
Your Spurs XI to face Newcastle 🫡
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– Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 4, 2025
Ange takes care of the cards he has, but this lineup is not good reading if you’re a Spurs fan.
Brandon Austin makes his debut in goal after nine years at the club, and he is supported by a back four consisting of Djed Spence, Archie Gray, Radu Dragusin and Pedro Porro.
Pape Matar Sarr and Lucas Bergvall form a pivot in midfield.
Dejan Kulusevski leads the way, with Timo Werner and Brennan Johnson occupying the wide areas.
Dominic Solanke leads the line.
Newcastle Roster
Botman returns. 🦇
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– Newcastle United (@NUFC) January 4, 2025
Newcastle have their own problems, but not to the extent of Tottenham.
Martin Dubravka is in goal and a back line of Lewis Hall, Sven Botman, Dan Burn and Lewis Hall.
The three usual midfielders, Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton, will start.
Anthony Gordon and Jacob Murphy provide width for the Magpies.
And in-form Alexander Isak leads the way for the visitors.
