Here are the confirmed lineups plus the latest injury news for the Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland. Both managers give their thoughts too.<\/p>\n
The Black Cats come into this game after an impressive performance against Manchester City in a 0-0 draw, which preserved their unbeaten home record. Spurs also drew their last game, a 0-0 at Brentford, but are inconsistent at home, having suffered five defeats so far this season at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.<\/p>\n
Read More: Top Three Sunderland Moments From 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, and Destiny Udogie are out through injury<\/p>\n Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr are away at the Africa Cup of Nations.<\/p>\n Xavi Simons is suspended as he serves the final game of his three-match suspension following his red card against Liverpool.<\/p>\n Lucas Bergvall was a doubt, having missed the Brentford game, but could feature from the bench.<\/p>\n Dan Ballard was a doubt, having missed the last two games with an ankle injury, but has made the squad.<\/p>\n Long-term absentee Aji Alese is still out but has returned to training.<\/p>\n Brian Brobbey was a slight doubt, having come off in the game against Manchester City. Starts.<\/p>\n Habbib Diarra, Bertrand Traore, Chemdine Talbi, Reinildo, Noah Sadiki, and Arthur Masuaku are away at the Africa Cup of Nations.<\/p>\n Wilson Isidor misses out.<\/p>\n Vicario Subs: Kinsky, Dragusin, Danso, Palhinha, Bergvall, Spence, Kolo Muani, Scarlett, Williams-Barnett<\/p>\n Roefs Subs: Patterson, O\u2019Nien, Ballard, Rigg, Mundle, Neil, Hjelde, Jones, Tutierov<\/p>\n Managers’ thoughts ahead of the game on page 2<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thomas Frank has admitted that he is currently not enjoying his reign as Spurs boss when asked recently. He said<\/a>: “So the short answer is no [I’m not enjoying my time].<\/p>\n “When I pull myself out of it and look down, I think what a privilege to be in charge of this fantastic club in a period where it’s a big transition. I think someone told me that we have changed eight leadership guys in the top of the club.<\/p>\n “The transition, there has never been as much in 140 years. There’s a lot of changes, but the potential is huge. That’s part of it. I’m looking forward to looking back at it and thinking, what a big learning experience. Now I’m enjoying it.”<\/p>\n Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Sunderland’s head coach Regis Le Bris said<\/a>: \u201cThomas Frank is a great manager who has worked at a high level for a long period of time,\u201d he said. \u201cThey have many good players and are well organised, but probably a bit inconsistent.<\/p>\n \u201cWe can\u2019t expect gifts from them, so let\u2019s focus on ourselves. Football is so unpredictable, so the most important thing is for us to play our game.\u201d<\/p>\nTottenham Hotspur vs Sunderland: Team News and Confirmed Lineups<\/h2>\n
Tottenham Team and Injury News<\/h3>\n
Sunderland Team and Injury News<\/h3>\n
Tottenham Confirmed Lineup<\/h3>\n
\nRicharlison
\nTel
\nGray
\nRomero
\nKudus
\nPedro Porro
\nObobert
\nBentancur
\nDavies
\nVan de Ven<\/p>\nSunderland Confirmed Lineup<\/h3>\n
\nHume
\nAlderete
\nMukiele
\nCirkin
\nXhaka
\nGeertruida
\nLe Fee
\nMayenda
\nAdingra
\nBrobbey<\/p>\nTottenham Boss Not Enjoying His Reign<\/h3>\n
Regis Le Bris on Spurs and Thomas Frank<\/h3>\n