Predicted Tottenham XI vs Chelsea: Archie Gray Set to Start at Centre-Back
Tottenham Host Chelsea in Premier League Showdown: Predicted XI Revealed
Predicted Tottenham XI vs Chelsea
Goalkeeper: Fraser Forster retains his spot in goal, stepping in for the injured Guglielmo Vicario.
The Spurs second-choice keeper has shown excellent form since taking over.
Right-back: Pedro Porro returns to the starting lineup after being rested against Bournemouth.
It’s evident from Ange Postecoglou’s remarks that Porro is the first choice, Archie Gray is second, and Djed Spence is further down the pecking order.
Centre-back: Radu Dragusin is the only fit senior centre-back available for Tottenham, making him a guaranteed starter this weekend.
Centre-back: Archie Gray steps in for Ben Davies, who sustained an injury against Bournemouth.
This forces Spurs to rely on the 18-year-old central midfielder, who has only one Premier League start to his name.
Left-back: Destiny Udogie remains a fixture at left-back. With limited options, Postecoglou cannot afford to rotate the defense any further.
Pivot midfielder: Yves Bissouma continues in the number six role, as Spurs are lacking alternatives.
The absence of Rodrigo Bentancur, who is still serving a seven-match suspension, is deeply felt.
Central midfield: Pape Matar Sarr is crucial for Tottenham, particularly in pressing high and creating opportunities in the attacking third.
His effectiveness against Manchester City is a promising sign for this fixture.
Central midfield: James Maddison is expected to reprise his role from the Manchester City match, where he scored twice.
His form makes him a key figure in Tottenham’s midfield.
Right-wing: Dejan Kulusevski retains his spot on the right wing, relegating Brennan Johnson to the bench.
Johnson’s presence, however, provides a strong substitute option for Postecoglou later in the game.
Striker: Dominic Solanke, though possibly not fully fit following a recent illness, is likely to lead the attack against Chelsea.
Left-wing: Heung-min Son, rested against Bournemouth, is almost certain to return to the starting XI for the London derby.
James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski will once again feature prominently in Tottenham’s attack.
