Tottenham Hotspur hosts Wolverhampton Wanderers on matchday 19 of the first division at 3:00 p.m. this afternoon as they look to close the curtain on 2024 with a victory. Ange Postecoglou's men have lost two games in a row in the English top flight and will be looking to respond in front of their home crowd, with the Australian facing a race against time to save his place.
Spurs' injury problems have worsened since their defeat at Nottingham Forest with Radu Dragusin also suffering an injury, while Djed Spence is suspended for the match after his red card at the City Ground.
That being said, here's a look at Tottenham's possible starting XI for the game against Wolves.
goalkeeper – With Guglielmo Vicario still injured, Fraser Forster is expected to keep his place between the sticks.
Defenders – Radu Dragusin's injury means Tottenham are without a fit centre-back, as the Romanian international joins Ben Davies, Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven on the bench. As a result, Alfie Dorrington could be drafted into the heart of the defense alongside Archie Gray. Pedro Porro is expected to play at right back and Destiny Udogie is likely to play on the left.
Maddison will appear in midfield
Midfielders – Pape Mata Sarr could retain his position as defensive midfielder. The solidity he provides at the back will be vital against Wolves, as Spurs will have to employ two teenagers as central defenders. Dejan Kulusevski can start on the right side of midfield with one of the team's fittest players in £40million star James Maddison He is likely to re-enter the fray after coming off the bench against Nottingham on Boxing Day.
Forwards – Tottenham's attacking trio is unlikely to change given that Mikey Moore, Richarlison and Wilson Odobert are all injured. Son Heung-min and Brennan Johnson will be the favorites to play on the left and right flanks respectively, while Dominic Solanke can lead the line.
Here's a look at what the team can see on paper.
