Tottenham will be hoping to get back to winning ways in the Premier League after back-to-back defeats in their last two outings. But will they overcome a resurgent Wolves side under Viktor Pereira? Let us take a look at our predicted Tottenham XI to line up against Wolves.
Predicted Tottenham XI to face Wolves
Goalkeeper – Fraser Forster: Despite Spurs losing 1-0 to Nottingham Forest last time out, Forster had a much better game in that match than he did in the previous two. So, we expect Ange Postecoglou to start the veteran once more.
Right-back – Pedro Porro: At right-back, Porro should return to the starting eleven after he was left out last time against Forest.
Centre-back – Yves Bissouma: With Radu Dragusin joining Romero, van de Ven, and Davies on the injury front, Tottenham are without a fit centre-back, which means Bissouma could feature there.
Centre-back – Archie Gray: Gray has started a handful of games in recent weeks, and we do not expect that to stop this week, as he is the only player with experience at centre-back in the team. He should partner Yves Bissouma.
Left-back – Destiny Udogie: Djed Spence’s sending-off against Nottingham Forest has left Ange with no choice regarding his full-backs this week. So, Udogie should once more be the left-back.
Pivot midfielder – Rodrigo Bentancur: Last time out against Forest, Bentancur put in a really poor display, which was disappointing as he was expected to bring some energy and freshness to the squad. Maybe he needs some time to get in touch with the intensity of the Premier League once more. However, we expect Ange to stick with him in that pivot role.
Central midfielder – James Maddison: Maddison was given a rest last time against Forest, which means he should be fit and fresh for this one. We expect him to return to the starting XI and bring some creativity to the squad.
Central midfielder – Dejan Kulusevski: Spurs are at home playing against relegation-threatened Wolves. We expect Ange Postecoglou to try and attack in this one, which means he will want to ditch the Sarr and Bentancur pairing. Thus, Kulusevski should play in midfield.
Right midfielder – Brennan Johnson: Despite not scoring in the game against Forest, Johnson did look like the most likely to score and maybe on another day he would have got himself on the scoresheet.
Striker – Dominic Solanke: Ange Postecoglou’s options in this centre-forward role are limited. Spurs need to start winning games, which means Solanke should be prepared to play his fifth game in two weeks.
Left midfielder – Heung-min Son: This one is a bit tricky, as Son really looked poor against Forest. Maybe it is the run of games that is taking a toll on the captain, not too sure. He can be rested here and I will not be surprised if he is, but I will still have him in this predicted lineup.