Tottenham Hotspur vs Sunderland Confirmed Lineups

Here are the confirmed lineups plus the latest injury news for the Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland. Both managers give their thoughts too.

The Black Cats come into this game after an impressive performance against Manchester City in a 0-0 draw, which preserved their unbeaten home record. Spurs also drew their last game, a 0-0 at Brentford, but are inconsistent at home, having suffered five defeats so far this season at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Sunderland: Team News and Confirmed Lineups

Tottenham Team and Injury News

Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, and Destiny Udogie are out through injury

Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr are away at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Xavi Simons is suspended as he serves the final game of his three-match suspension following his red card against Liverpool.

Lucas Bergvall was a doubt, having missed the Brentford game, but could feature from the bench.

Sunderland Team and Injury News

Dan Ballard was a doubt, having missed the last two games with an ankle injury, but has made the squad.

Long-term absentee Aji Alese is still out but has returned to training.

Brian Brobbey was a slight doubt, having come off in the game against Manchester City. Starts.

Habbib Diarra, Bertrand Traore, Chemdine Talbi, Reinildo, Noah Sadiki, and Arthur Masuaku are away at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Wilson Isidor misses out.

Tottenham Confirmed Lineup

Vicario
Richarlison
Tel
Gray
Romero
Kudus
Pedro Porro
Obobert
Bentancur
Davies
Van de Ven

Subs: Kinsky, Dragusin, Danso, Palhinha, Bergvall, Spence, Kolo Muani, Scarlett, Williams-Barnett

Sunderland Confirmed Lineup

Roefs
Hume
Alderete
Mukiele
Cirkin
Xhaka
Geertruida
Le Fee
Mayenda
Adingra
Brobbey

Subs: Patterson, O’Nien, Ballard, Rigg, Mundle, Neil, Hjelde, Jones, Tutierov

Managers’ thoughts ahead of the game on page 2

Tottenham Boss Not Enjoying His Reign

Thomas Frank has admitted that he is currently not enjoying his reign as Spurs boss when asked recently. He said: “So the short answer is no [I’m not enjoying my time].

“When I pull myself out of it and look down, I think what a privilege to be in charge of this fantastic club in a period where it’s a big transition. I think someone told me that we have changed eight leadership guys in the top of the club.

“The transition, there has never been as much in 140 years. There’s a lot of changes, but the potential is huge. That’s part of it. I’m looking forward to looking back at it and thinking, what a big learning experience. Now I’m enjoying it.”

Regis Le Bris on Spurs and Thomas Frank

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Sunderland’s head coach Regis Le Bris said: “Thomas Frank is a great manager who has worked at a high level for a long period of time,” he said. “They have many good players and are well organised, but probably a bit inconsistent.

“We can’t expect gifts from them, so let’s focus on ourselves. Football is so unpredictable, so the most important thing is for us to play our game.”