Tottenham Hotspur will look to build on their spectacular win over Manchester City when they welcome Roma to London in the Europa League at 8:00 on November 28. Ange Postecoglou’s side bounced back from two defeats in a row to defeat the Premier League champions in dominant fashion. Here is your Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup for the clash as Spurs look to gather some momentum.
Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Roma
How Tottenham Have Lined Up Recently
Last time out, Tottenham managed to keep a clean sheet against Manchester City without starting centre-backs Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero. They are set to be without another key part of their defensive unit against Roma with the news that goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario fractured his ankle against the Citizens. This will see Fraser Foster make his fourth appearance of the season.
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During their injury crisis, Spurs’ fringe defenders have become key players. A centre-back pairing of Radu Dragusin and Ben Davies held Manchester City to just five shots on target. Full-backs Destiny Udogie and Pedro Porro will likely be given a rest against Roma with youngsters Archie Gray and Alfie Dorrington likely to get an opportunity to impress.
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In midfield, Lucas Bergvall has started all four Europa League games. He will likely be joined by the in-form James Maddison and Pape Matar Sarr in midfield. Brennan Johnson was dropped for the Manchester City game so he will get a chance to impress here. Timo Werner assisted the former Nottingham Forest man against the Citizens and will start here with Heung-min Son rested. Will Lankshear is suspended so Dominic Solanke will lead the line.
Tottenham’s Recent Form and Tactics
Tottenham have been the epitome of inconsistency this season. Big wins over Aston Villa and Manchester City followed a loss to Crystal Palace. Spurs then lost two in a row to Galatasaray and Ipswich Town before beating the Citizens again this weekend. Postecoglou’s free-flowing football sets up unpredictable matches and makes his side a must-watch.
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Spurs play a 4-3-3 system that expects its midfield to chip in with goals and assists. Against Manchester City, James Maddison executed this to perfection. The 28-year-old midfielder’s double put Tottenham 2-0 in the 20th minute. With Rodrigo Bentancur suspended, Yves Bissouma has an opportunity to rediscover his early 2023/24 season form. The 28-year-old started just his fifth league game of the season against the Citizens.
Tottenham Injuries and Suspensions To Consider
The Tottenham squad is still dealing with a long list of selection issues. Vicario is set to be out for months after having surgery on a broken ankle. Van de Ven is still a couple of weeks away from returning from a thigh injury and fellow centre-back Cristian Romero’s return will likely be saved until the weekend.
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Mikey Moore (illness) is being made to wait as Tottenham ease him back into match condition. Richarlison (Thigh) is likely to be out until the New Year. Wilson Odobert (hamstring) and Bentancur (suspension) will also miss out on the visit of Roma.
Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Roma
GK: Fraser Foster
RB: Archie Gray
CB: Radu Dragusin
CB: Alfie Dorrington
LB: Ben Davies
MF: Lucas Bergvall
MF: James Maddison
MF: Pape Matar Sarr
RW: Brennan Johnson
ST: Dominic Solanke
LW: Timo Werner
