The Tottenham Hotspur team selection for the Premier League fixture against London rivals Fulham has been announced.
Tottenham Hotspur are back in Premier League action following their 5-3 dramatic defeat in the Champions League in the French capital.
Thomas Frank’s men failed to get back to winning ways on Wednesday night, after their 4-1 defeat against Arsenal in the Premier League last weekend.
Tottenham have played three derby games this season and have managed just one victory when they beat West Ham United 3-0 at the London Stadium back in September.
Arsenal and Chelsea defeated the Lilywhites when they last met, making this Premier League fixture against Fulham crucial for the Spurs boss.
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Tottenham vs Fulham team news featuring Randal Kolo Muani
Ahead of this derby match-up, Thomas Frank revealed that Randal Kolo Muani, who grabbed a brace against Paris Saint-Germain, is fit to start.
Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall were also impressive in the Champions League game against PSG and Frank hinted that the duo are ready to start together in the Premier League.
Spurs remain without a few players,with Dominic Solanke, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Radu Dragusin and Kota Takai all not featuring.
This is the Spurs team which takes to the field at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this evening:
Tottenham XI: Vicario; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie; Palhinha, Gray, Bergvall; Kudus, Kolo Muani, Richarlison.
Subs: Kinsky, Spence, Davies, Johnson, Xavi, Bentancur, Sarr, Tel, Odobert
Fulham XI: Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; Berge, Iwobi; Wilson, King, Chukwueze; Jimenez.
Fulham have been inconsistent so far this season and find themselves in fifteenth place, four points behind Tottenham in ninth, despite having picked up more points in their last five matches compared to their London rivals.
Spurs pressure builds on Thomas Frank
Thomas Frank is coming under pressure, making a victory here very important. A defeat could see Spurs drop into the bottom half of the table, leaving them with loads of ground to make up on the top sides.
Fixtures are set to come thick and fast from here on, making every point at this stage vital for Frank and his men.
After tonight’s clash, Tottenham will be back in league action in three days time, where they will face Newcastle United.