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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Tottenham vs Bournemouth
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COMPETITION :
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Premier League
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| DATE: |
31-12-2023
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TIME:
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07.30 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
06.00 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
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Predicted Line-Up
Tottenham Hotspur possible starting lineup:
Vicario; Porro, Emerson, Davies, Udogie; Skipp, Sarr; Johnson, Lo Celso, Son; Richarlison
Bournemouth possible starting lineup:
Neto; Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez; Christie, Scott; Semenyo, Kluivert, Tavernier; Solanke
Injury Woes Continue for Tottenham as Key Players Remain Sidelined
In the upcoming clash, Tottenham Hotspur faces a challenging situation as their injury list refuses to shrink, leaving manager Ange Postecoglou with limited options. Several senior players, including Manor Solomon, Ivan Perisic, Ryan Sessegnon, Rodrigo Bentancur, James Maddison, Micky van de Ven, and Cristian Romero, are set to miss the game. Yves Bissouma is also suspended, along with Dejan Kulusevski.
After a recent loss to Brighton, options for Postecoglou to revamp the squad are scarce. Promoting players like Giovani Lo Celso and Bryan Gil from the bench seems to be the most viable option, with Oliver Skipp also in contention if he's deemed fit.
Richarlison, who has been instrumental in seven goals in his last six Premier League home games, is expected to join captain Heung-min Son in the final third. Notably, Richarlison broke a 14-game goal drought at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
On the other side, Bournemouth is hopeful that Lewis Cook will recover from a groin problem for the upcoming match. However, Tyler Adams, Lloyd Kelly, Ryan Fredericks, and Hamed Traore remain sidelined. Milos Kerkez and Max Aarons, who missed the previous game, could be back in contention.
Dominic Solanke, with eight goals in his last seven league appearances and a total of 12 this season, leads Bournemouth's attacking front. He aims to surpass the goal records set by Josh King and Callum Wilson in previous Premier League seasons.
As the teams prepare for this crucial encounter, the challenges posed by injuries and suspensions add an extra layer of complexity to their strategies.