Tottenham Hotspur Team News and Predicted Lineup vs Arsenal

Here is the latest Tottenham Hotspur team news ahead of the North London Derby on Sunday at 4:30pm. Tottenham head into the match under the guidance of new interim head coach Igor Tudor. After Frank’s dismissal following a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United, Tudor’s task is to keep Tottenham in the Premier League. The derby provides an early test of Tudor’s tenure and an opportunity to generate momentum.

Arsenal arrive following a disappointing 2-2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers. A stoppage time equaliser saw the Gunners drop important points in their title charge. With Manchester City providing pressure, the importance of a victory for Mikel Arteta’s team is clear.

Tottenham Predicted Lineup and Team News for Arsenal Clash

How Tottenham Have Lined Up

Towards the end of Thomas Frank’s tenure, he shifted to a 3-4-2-1. Igor Tudor has almost exclusively opted for a similar system throughout his career. Tudor utilises wing-backs and an aggressive press designed to force turnovers high up the pitch. Considering Spurs’ lack of natural wing-backs due to injury, January signing Souza could be in line for increased minutes.

Tudor will be keen to coach Radu Dragusin and Randal Kolo Muani again – the latter started regularly for him at Juventus last season. Kolo Muani and Xavi Simons are expected to operate behind Dominic Solanke if the striker is deemed fit. With 12 days between matches, Spurs should enter the derby physically refreshed, in contrast to an Arsenal side who played as recently as Wednesday.

Injury Updates and Suspensions

Cristian Romero remains suspended, following his sending off against Manchester United. Wilson Odobert was the latest to join the injury list against Newcastle United after he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

There are concerns around Solanke’s availability, although both he and Richarlison participated in training this week. When asked whether any injured players would return for the derby in Friday’s press conference, interim head coach Igor Tudor said: “Probably no. Solanke had some problems with his throat, but today, he made some training. All others, probably someone [will return] next week.”

Tudor’s comments suggest Solanke is being monitored rather than ruled out, making him a likely starter if he responds well before Sunday.

Kevin Danso, Destiny Udogie, Dejan Kulusevski, Pedro Porro, Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall, James Maddison and Mohamed Kudus are all ruled out.

Tottenham Predicted Lineup 

GK – Vicario

CB – Palhinha

CB – Dragusin

CB – Van de Ven

RWB – Gray

LWB – Spence

CM – Gallagher

CM – Sarr

RW – Kolo Muani

LW – Simons

ST – Solanke