Tottenham predicted team vs Crystal Palace: Postecoglou makes Bissouma call as Udogie assessed
It is a quick turnaround for Ange Postecoglou and his Tottenham team as they face their second match this week. Having secured a 2-0 win over Fulham on Monday evening, attention now turns to a Friday game against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Currently top of the Premier League and holding a two-point lead after their victory at the start of the week, Tottenham have the opportunity to create a five-point gap if they collect all three points against the Eagles. That will be easier said than done, however, as games at Selhurst Park are usually tight affairs.
Heading into their tenth Premier League game of the season, Postecoglou has a couple of decisions to make in regards to his starting XI. The main one surrounds Yves Bissouma, who is now available once again after serving his one-match ban in the win over Fulham.
So how exactly will Tottenham line up? football.london takes a look below.
Starting with Guglielmo Vicario in goal, the only question mark in defence is over Destiny Udogie following his substitution early in the second half against Fulham. Postecoglou revealed in his pre-match press conference that the Italy international will be assessed ahead of Friday's showdown and the hope will be that he can join Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven in the back four.
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Midfield is where the head coach has a big call to make as Bissouma is available once again and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg played so well in his absence. As Pape Matar Sarr is fine to play after his early substitution on Monday night, it may come down to a
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