Ange Postecoglou and his Tottenham players are entering a crucial period in the season
Ange Postecoglou has a few decisions to make for Tottenham’s Premier League match against Crystal Palace.
Ange Postecoglou has some selection decisions to make with Tottenham back in action on Saturday afternoon against Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
After a two-week break for Postecoglou to work with his team following the disappointing defeat to Wolves in the Premier League, he will take on Oliver Glasner, fresh from his debut victory in the dugout with Palace, and his team at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Saturday.
Left-back Destiny Udogie is back in training which is a major boost to the way Postecoglou’s team plays, although Postecoglou said that Pedro Porro is still a week away from recovering from his hamstring injury. Up front, Richarlison picked up a knee injury against Wolves which will keep him out until after the international break. Postecoglou could well play captain Son Heung-min through the middle which would then see Timo Werner and Brennan Johnson battle it out to come into the team on the left of the front three.
The Tottenham boss must also decide who plays in the anchor man role in the midfield with Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur fighting for that spot in the centre of the park between Pape Matar Sarr and James Maddison, who are perhaps more likely to keep their spots with the attacking edge they bring.
Here’s the Spurs team we reckon Postecoglou will select to face Crystal Palace this weekend:
Right wing – Dejan Kulusevski
Dejan Kulusevski in action during Tottenham vs Wolves
The Swede score a lovely goal last time out and needs to keep contributing in the final third.
(Image: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
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Centre-back – Micky van de Ven
Micky van de Ven during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton & Hove Albion
Spurs will again be looking to the Dutchman’s pace with balls over the top from Palace.
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Left-back – Destiny Udogie
Destiny Udogie was not involved in Tottenham’s open training session at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday morning
The Italian has been back in training this week and should be fit to play this weekend.
Central midfield – Pape Matar Sarr
Pape Matar Sarr has made a huge name for himself at Tottenham over the past 12 months
Sarr might have a fight on his hands for his spot but Postecoglou needs his energy and versatility.
(Image: Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
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Central midfield – Yves Bissouma
Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma
It’s a battle between Bissouma and Bentancur for the anchorman role but the Mali international’s defensive ability might win the fight.
(Image: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
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Central midfield – James Maddison
James Maddison during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford
Postecoglou needs the England international to be at his creative best to get Spurs back on track.
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Tottenham predicted team vs Crystal Palace as Postecoglou selects Richarlison replacement
Here’s the Tottenham Hotspur team we reckon Ange Postecoglou will choose to face Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday
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ByAlasdair GoldTottenham Hotspur correspondent
07:00, 2 MAR 2024
Ange Postecoglou and his Tottenham players are entering a crucial period in the season
Ange Postecoglou has a few decisions to make for Tottenham’s Premier League match against Crystal Palace (Image: Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Ange Postecoglou has some selection decisions to make with Tottenham back in action on Saturday afternoon against Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
After a two-week break for Postecoglou to work with his team following the disappointing defeat to Wolves in the Premier League, he will take on Oliver Glasner, fresh from his debut victory in the dugout with Palace, and his team at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Saturday.
Left-back Destiny Udogie is back in training which is a major boost to the way Postecoglou’s team plays, although Postecoglou said that Pedro Porro is still a week away from recovering from his hamstring injury. Up front, Richarlison picked up a knee injury against Wolves which will keep him out until after the international break. Postecoglou could well play captain Son Heung-min through the middle which would then see Timo Werner and Brennan Johnson battle it out to come into the team on the left of the front three.
The Tottenham boss must also decide who plays in the anchor man role in the midfield with Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur fighting for that spot in the centre of the park between Pape Matar Sarr and James Maddison, who are perhaps more likely to keep their spots with the attacking edge they bring.
Here’s the Spurs team we reckon Postecoglou will select to face Crystal Palace this weekend:
Right wing – Dejan Kulusevski
Dejan Kulusevski in action during Tottenham vs Wolves
The Swede score a lovely goal last time out and needs to keep contributing in the final third.
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Centre forward – Son Heung-min
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The South Korean is likely to move back into the middle where he had a good link-up with Maddison earlier in the season.
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Left wing – Timo Werner
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Richarlison’s injury could allow the speedy German to return to the attack on the left.
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