Tottenham Hotspur will hope to return to winning ways when they travel to Bournemouth at 8:15 on December 5. Ange Postecoglou’s side could only draw with 10-man Fulham last weekend and need a win to keep the pressure on the top four. Here is your Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup for the clash as they look to rise up the table.<\/p>\n
Last time out, Tottenham looked vulnerable defensively. They were lucky just to concede one goal and stand-in goalkeeper Fraser Forster was a busy man, making five saves<\/a>. Their weaknesses at the back are down to missing first-choice defenders Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven.<\/p>\n Back-ups Radu Dragusin and Ben Davies don’t have the same attributes or chemistry as a pair. Without their normal defensive partners, Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie are having to do more defensive work and can’t contribute as effectively going forward.<\/p>\n Read More: <\/strong>\u2018Evaluations Will Be Made\u2019: Tottenham Defender\u2019s Agent Makes Clear Statement On Future Stance<\/a><\/p>\n Postecoglou has been rotating his options in midfield all season. The ban of Rodrigo Bentancur<\/a> has seen Yves Bissouma get a real run as the starting defensive midfielder. Against Fulham, Pape Matar Sarr and James Maddison started in front of the Mali international. Dejan Kulusevski was rested but will likely return to the lineup against Bournemouth.<\/p>\n Read More: <\/strong>Tottenham Partnership With ExpressVPN Announced<\/a><\/p>\n In attack, an ill Dominic Solanke caused Heung-min Son to start through the middle against Fulham. This meant, with Kulusevski rested, that Timo Werner got an opportunity to start on the left. Brennan Johnson scored for his fourth game in a row in all competitions on the right wing.<\/p>\n Tottenham are finally beginning to find some consistency this season, having not lost for three matches. However, they would love to turn the recent draws into wins ahead of a big clash with Chelsea on December 8. The Lilywhites are seventh in the Premier League, three points behind fourth-placed Brighton & Hove Albion and five behind The Blues. Ange Postecoglou’s side have been an entertaining watch this season, their 28 goals in the league is the best record in the division.<\/p>\n Read More: <\/strong>Tottenham Learn Crushing Details of Rodrigo Bentacur Suspension<\/a><\/p>\n Tottenham play a 4-3-3 system that encourages everyone to get involved in attacks. Van de Ven’s run down the wing against Manchester United in September is a prime example. The team also have a strong defensive record, their 14 goals conceded is the fourth-best in the league.<\/p>\n Solanke was added to a growing unavailability list against Fulham. However, in good news for Spurs fans, the striker returned to training on Wednesday. Archie Gray (thigh) was taken off in stoppage time but has been passed fit for this weekend’s game. Romero is set to return to training on Friday so may be back for the game against Chelsea.<\/p>\n Read More: <\/strong>Manchester United to Battle With Manchester City for Marquee Target<\/a><\/p>\nTottenham\u2019s Recent Form and Tactics<\/h3>\n
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