Tottenham’s hunt for a Champions League place takes them to Craven Cottage on Saturday after they go to Fulham.
Ange Postecoglou’s facet want a robust end to the season if they’re to complete fourth and make certain of Champions League qualification. They will transfer forward of Aston Villa in the event that they get all three factors on Saturday afternoon.
They did endure an harm blow through the 4-0 win over Villa final weekend as Micky van de Ven limped off with a knee difficulty, although he’s anticipated to be totally match once more after the March worldwide break.
This is the crew Postecoglou might select when Spurs face Fulham.
GK: Guglielmo Vicario – A clear sheet away at Villa will not be one thing many goalkeepers have achieved this season. Vicario has slotted into life within the Premier League in a method many Italians have not prior to now.
RB: Pedro Porro – Bang within the hunt for a spot within the Premier League’s Workforce of the Season, having supplied seven assists in his first full marketing campaign in England’s high flight.
CB: Cristian Romero – The Argentina World Cup winner has developed a forceful partnership with Van der Ven however, with the Dutchman sidelined right here, Romero might want to preserve his head and tackle extra of a management position in opposition to Fulham.
CB: Radu Dragusin – Van de Ven might not be out for very lengthy, so it is a large alternative for Dragusin to impress Postecoglou and present why he ought to get extra minutes in the direction of the top of the season.
LB: Future Udogie – One other Italian who has settled nicely in his first Premier League season, Udogie nonetheless has weaknesses in his recreation however offers a dynamism and power few else at Spurs can.
CM: Yves Bissouma – There was a transparent dip in type from Bissouma earlier within the season, particularly after his purple card in opposition to Luton City. The previous Brighton midfielder appears to be again to his greatest now and Postecoglou clearly trusts him.
CM: Pape Matar Sarr – Alongside Bissouma, Sarr is rising in confidence every week and the Villa match was one other large show from the teen, aiding the essential opener with an excellent cross.
RW: Dejan Kulusevski – The Swede spoke glowingly about Postecoglou within the week to The Player’s Tribune, saying: “Ange is courageous, and he makes you courageous.” He must again up that admiration with some sturdy performances between now and the top of the season.
AM: James Maddison – The Englishman was key to the win over Villa final weekend and appears to be at his pre-injury greatest. He might be determined to play within the Champions League subsequent season as he’s definitely ok.
LW: Brennan Johnson – Has been battling Timo Werner for this beginning position lately and, regardless of each scoring in opposition to Villa, Johnson had an excellent recreation from the beginning and must be chosen once more right here.
ST: Son Heung-min – The South Korean has been concerned in 20+ Premier League objectives in 5 totally different seasons now, exhibiting has been one of many strongest gamers within the league for a very long time now.
