Tottenham Hotspur has gone three games in a row without winning in the first division but will have the opportunity to recover and claim the three points against Newcastle UnitedEditwhich they receive on matchday 20 of the Premier League. The two sides will face off on Saturday, January 4 at 12:30 UK time.
Ange Postecoglou's injury problems have not improved but the Australian is in a race against time to achieve results. That said, here's a look at how the Lilywhites could line up against the Magpies.
Goalie – Guglielmo Vicario is still injured, so Fraser Forster is likely to retain his place in goal.
Defenders – Destiny Udogie was injured in the team's previous match against Wolverhampton Wanderers and will miss the next two months of action. It is likely to be replaced by £50,000 a week, utilities man Djed Spence at left back. Pedro Porro could keep his place at right back.
Ben Davies, Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven are also on the treatment table, so Archie Gray and Radu Dragusin are expected to keep their places as the team's central defenders.
Maddison will replace Bentancur in midfield
Midfielders – Yves Bissouma is likely to retain his place as a defensive midfielder ahead of Pape Mata Sarr, as is Dejan Kulusevski on the right side of midfield. Rodrigo Bentancur, however, is suspended after receiving a yellow card in the last match. The Uruguayan's absence could benefit James Maddison with a role in the lineup as a left midfielder.
Forwards – Ange Postecoglou's offensive department is as plagued by injuries as the defense, so not many changes are expected in the final third either. Brennan Johnson and Son Heung-min are expected to play as right and left wingers, respectively, while Dominic Solanke will most likely lead the line.
Here's a look at what Tottenham would look like on paper.
