Tottenham will be looking to make it three wins when they host Everton on Saturday afternoon. Having scored maximum points in their last two games against Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest, another win before Christmas would put them in a very good position in the Premier League standings.
However, against the Toffees, who are enjoying a good run of form under Sean Dyche, it certainly won’t be easy. They face a Carabao Cup quarter-final against Fulham on Tuesday night, and a place in the semi-finals of that competition would be a big boost ahead of their trip to the capital at the weekend.
Everton have been in fine form in London this season after three wins. Dyche’s side first beat Brentford 3-1, then went on to win 1-0 at West Ham and 3-2 at Crystal Palace.
Tottenham will be without a number of key players again this weekend. Ange Postecoglou, who is already out of action due to a number of injuries, will have to play without Destiny Udogie and Yves Bissouma due to suspension.
As a result, the Spurs will be without players and the boss has some key decisions to make regarding the starting eleven. Here’s a look at the strongest team Tottenham can field against Everton on Football.london.
Guglielmo Vicario
Guglielmo Vicario proved crucial in Tottenham’s 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest and he will need to be at the peak of his powers again against Everton.
Pedro Porro
Pedro Porro has had a great season in Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham team and has become a key figure in the attack.
Cristian Romero
Cristian Romero will have to tread carefully against Everton if he wants to avoid a one-match ban before the end of the season approaches, as he already has four yellow cards this season.
Ben Davies
Ben Davies has impressed at centre-back for Tottenham recently and now has the chance to form a good partnership with Cristiano Romero.
Emerson Royal
Emerson Royal will play at left-back for Tottenham against Everton due to the absence of Destiny Udogie. It’s not his natural side, but he has played in that position several times for Ange Postecoglou.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg could be the player to replace Yves Bissouma in Tottenham’s midfield. Oliver Skipp and Giovani Lo Celso will also be in the mix if healthy.
Pape Matar Sarr
Pape Matar Sarr is another player who needs to watch his step as he is one yellow card away from a possible one-month ban.
Dejan Kulusevski
Dejan Kulusevski has stepped up a lot in recent weeks on the Tottenham pitch. If Brennan Johnson can play, the Swede will take over his role in the middle of the three after moving into attack following the Welshman’s early departure against Nottingham Forest.
Brennan Johnson
Brennan Johnson picked up a nasty head wound after an aerial attack in the first half against Nottingham Forest and Tottenham were forced to make a substitution because of concussion. In the coming days, the Spurs backroom team will have to keep a close eye on the striker and make sure he is fit to play against Everton.
Richarlison
Richarlison will be looking to continue his good form in front of goal when he takes on his former club. The Brazilian has scored three goals in his last two games and will be looking to add to that tally.
Son Heung-min
Son Heung-min will start on the left wing again for Tottenham as Richarlison will play through the middle.