Predicted Tottenham lineup vs. Newcastle United

Predicted Tottenham lineup vs. Newcastle

Goalkeeper: Guglielmo Vicario

Guglielmo Vicario bore the brunt of the Tottenham fans several runs during the game against Fulham. This is because the Tottenham goalkeeper gifted Fulham the second goal with his poor decision making. The Italian international charged off his line to intercept a pass aimed at Raul Jimenez, only for his awful clearance to fall to Harry Wilson, who beautifully curled the ball into an open net from a tight angle.

Thomas Frank defended Vicario after the game, calling the sections of Tottenham fans booing and jeering the shot-stopper “unacceptable”. The 29-year-old will be raring to redeem himself with a big performance against Newcastle.

Defence: Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Djed Spence

Cristian Romero has served his one-game suspension and is now available for selection. The Argentinean will walk back straight into the XI, replacing Kevin Danso and partnering Micky van de Ven in central defence. Romero and Van de Ven, being the experienced pros and leaders, have to take the responsibility of keeping Newcastle at bay.

Frank may decide to manage Destiny Udogie’s fitness following his injury problems this season. In that case, Djed Spence will replace Udogie at left-back. Pedro Porro, meanwhile, is expected to retain his spot at right-back.

Midfield: Joao Palhinha, Lucas Bergvall, Pape Matar Sarr

Tottenham’s midfield was overrun and outsmarted by Fulham too, which could lead to changes. Pape Matar Sarr could replace Archie Gray, looking to bring more energy to the side. Having Palhinha at the base should allow Sarr and Bergvall to license to join attacks and make a difference in the final third.

Rodrigo Bentancur, Xavi Simons and Gray are expected to get opportunities off the bench.

Attack: Mohammed Kudus, Randal Kolo Muani, Wilson Odobert

Mohammed Kudus has been arguably Tottenham’s best player this season. He scored a fine goal in the 2-1 defeat to Fulham and must be raring to make a difference at St James’ Park. The Ghanaian international should retain his spot on the right flank, but Wilson Odobert may get the nod to feature ahead of Richarlison.

Randal Kolo Muani looked sharp against Fulham, showing some lovely touches, movement and ability to link up play. The Frenchman brings something different than his fellow attackers, and considering how much he is contributing to the team, Frank should persist with him up top.

Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup vs Wolves (4-2-2-2): Guglielmo Vicario; Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky Van de Ven, Djed Spence; Pape Matar Sarr, Joao Palhinha, Lucas Bergvall; Mohammed Kudus, Randal Kolo Muani, Wilson Odobert.