Tottenham Hotspur vs. Sydney FC Lineups & Confirmed Team News

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Tottenham Hotspur vs. Sydney FC Lineups & Confirmed Team News

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Faizan Mirza | Last updated Jul 29, 2026 4:30 AM ET

Tottenham Hotspur are continuing their tour of Australia with a friendly against Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium on Tuesday, July 28. Spurs' second game under new head coach Roberto De Zerbi after their win over Auckland FC in New Zealand.

De Zerbi is likely to have a much more potent squad when the Premier League season begins in a few weeks, with him still working to get his summer signings in place and fitness levels up and down the team. Some new players are likely to make their unofficial debuts in Sydney, and a few senior players will get their first minutes in the preseason.

Tottenham also head into the new season with Andy Robertson, Sandro Tonali, and Mateus Fernandes amongst others.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup vs. Sydney FC

Starting XI (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Antonín Kinský
Defenders: Archie Gray, Jan Paul van Hecke, Kota Takai, Andy Robertson
Midfielders: Mateus Fernandes, Lucas Bergvall, Conor Gallagher
Forwards: Mathys Tel, Mikey Moore, Richarlison

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Roberto De Zerbi, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, applauds the fans after the team secured safety from relegation during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images

Both Jan Paul van Hecke and Andy Robertson are likely to be making their debut in Tottenham colours this summer. Richarlison is also expected to be the first choice to lead the attack after he was rested at the start of the pre-season, while teenage winger Mikey Moore may be back in the fray again under De Zerbi.

Tottenham will also be missing many players, with De Zerbi ensuring that workloads are managed after the long haul journey across Australia and New Zealand. Midfielder Mateus Fernandes has been ruled fit despite recent doubts, but minutes could be managed.

Sydney FC Lineup vs. Tottenham Hotspur

Starting XI (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Gus Hoefsloot
Defenders: Rhyan Grant, Alex Popovic, Hayden Matthews, Jordan Courtney-Perkins
Midfielders: Anthony Caceres, Corey Hollman
Attacking Midfielders: Joe Lolley, Anas Ouahim, Jaiden Kucharski
Forward: Patryk Klimala

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Sydney FC will be a near full-strength team as the A-League outfit gets ready for the domestic season. The experienced captain Rhyan Grant and the veteran playmaker Joe Lolley lead the way, and striker Patryk Klimala will be looking to put Tottenham's new defence to the test.

The friendly will be one of Sydney's biggest challenges of the offseason, and Spurs are still working on combinations ahead of their clash with Chelsea later in the Sydney Super Cup.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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