Predicted Tottenham XI to face Roma – Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray start
Tottenham Hotspur welcome Roma to N17 on Thursday evening as they look to bounce back from their last European defeat at the hands of Galatasaray.
Let’s take a look at our predicted XI for the Europa League fixture:
Predicted Tottenham XI to face Roma
Goalkeeper – Fraser Forster: Ange Postecoglou may have been tempted to rotate his keeper had Guglielmo Vicario not picked up a long-term injury. However, he will likely want to freshen Forster up with some minutes ahead of the weekend.
Right-back – Archie Gray: Pedro Porro is due a much-needed rest after his non-stop minutes for Spurs and Spain over the past month. While Gray needs minutes in midfield, he fills in again at right-back for now.
Centre-back – Radu Dragusin: With Cristian Romero still out injured, Spurs call upon Dragusin again on the right side. Fans will be hoping for a performance more like Man City and less like Galatasaray.
Centre-back – Ben Davies: With news that he could extend his contract by an extra year, Mr Reliable Ben Davies fills in for Micky Van de Ven at left-centre-back once more.
Left-back – Destiny Udogie: With Porro getting a rest, it is Udogie’s turn to step up and start in Europe. Spurs really do need a second-choice left-back though.
Pivot midfielder – Rodrigo Bentancur: With his seven-match domestic ban, Bentancur is all but guaranteed to start in Europe for Tottenham for the foreseeable future.
Central midfielder – Lucas Bergvall: Yet to hit the ground running in a Spurs shirt but European minutes are a valuable chance for Bergvall to show what he can do.
Central midfielder – James Maddison: He will be buzzing after his birthday-boy Man of the Match display against Man City and it seems sensible to let him ride that high with another start.
Right-midfielder – Brennan Johnson: Dejan Kulusevski gets a rest this week after his tireless efforts, while Brennan Johnson is fresh after being benched against Man City.
Striker – Dominic Solanke: Unfortunately, with Richarlison injured and Lankshear suspended, it is up to Solanke to lead the line yet again – unless Ange throws Timo Werner or Son up front, of course.
Left-midfielder – Heung-min Son: Came off early against Man City again as Postecoglou looks to manage his minutes, so he will be dying to put in a good performance against Roma.
Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray start for Spurs
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