Tottenham’s pursuit of a coveted spot in the Champions League continues this Saturday as they face Crystal Palace in a crucial Premier League clash at home.
Under the stewardship of Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham currently trail fourth-placed Aston Villa by five points, although they possess a game in hand. Thus, there remains significant ground to cover if they aim to secure Champions League qualification for the upcoming season.
Crystal Palace, buoyed by the arrival of new manager Oliver Glasner, pose a potential challenge. The team showcased their newfound vigor under Glasner’s leadership by securing a resounding 3-0 victory over Burnley in his debut match in charge. With a fresh approach and renewed confidence, Palace players will be eager to make a positive impression on their new coach, adding an element of unpredictability to the encounter.
Tottenham team news
Tottenham received mixed news on the injury front ahead of their recent defeat to Wolves. Unfortunately, Pedro Porro suffered an injury setback, likely ruling him out for the upcoming clash against Crystal Palace. However, there’s a silver lining as Destiny Udogie is set to return to action for Spurs, providing a boost to their lineup.
On the injury front, Ryan Sessegnon underwent surgery, sidelining him for the remainder of the season. He joins Fraser Forster and Manor Solomon on the list of absentees. With Sessegnon unavailable, Ben Davies is expected to revert to a substitute role, making way for Udogie’s return to the starting lineup.
Tottenham predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Royal, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bissouma, Sarr; Kulusevski, Maddison, Son; Richarlison.
Crystal Palace team news
Eberechi Eze could emerge as a pivotal figure for Crystal Palace in their upcoming encounter against Tottenham. Despite some recent fitness concerns, Joachim Andersen is anticipated to be fit to start for the Eagles. Additionally, the return of Eberechi Eze and Will Hughes provides valuable options for manager Oliver Glasner, with Eze likely to feature in the starting lineup.
However, Palace will continue to be without the services of Michael Olise, Rob Holding, Marc Guehi, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, and Cheick Doucoure. Their absence represents a significant loss for Palace, as these players possess the potential to make a meaningful impact on the team’s performance this season.
Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Tottenham (3-4-2-1): Johnstone; Ward, Richards, Andersen; Munoz, Wharton, Lerma, Mitchell; Eze, Ayew; Mateta.