Tottenham Hotspur are gearing up for a crucial week, with a Premier League match against Crystal Palace on Sunday, followed by a Carabao Cup clash with Manchester City and a league game against in-form Aston Villa.
The Spurs, who have won seven of their last eight matches, are set to be without injured captain Son Heung-min, but they will be looking to heap more misery on the winless Eagles.
A possible starting lineup for Spurs against Palace on Sunday includes Guglielmo Vicario in goal, with Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and Destiny Udogie forming a back four. Yves Bissouma, Dejan Kulusevski, Pape Matar Sarr, Brennan Johnson, and Dominic Solanke are expected to start in midfield and attack. Timo Werner could replace the unavailable Son on the left wing.
The absence of Son, who has been in great form for the South Korean national team, leaves a hole on the left wing, and Werner, who has not scored a goal since March, is likely to take over. However, his performance against Palace will be crucial in determining whether Spurs can get a win.
The meeting at Selhurst Park will be a physical battle, with Palace’s forward Jean-Philippe Mateta a key man for the hosts. On the other hand, Spurs’ high line will be tested by the winless Eagles’ attacking quality, with Palace having a expected goals tally of 10.11 this season.
A pair of wins would give Spurs a boost going into the busy week ahead, but they will have to navigate a difficult draw against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup and face a strong Aston Villa team in the Premier League.
