{"id":299492,"date":"2023-12-07T06:54:08","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T06:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports-life-news.com\/?p=299492"},"modified":"2023-12-07T06:54:08","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T06:54:08","slug":"tottenham-predicted-xi-vs-west-ham-as-richarlison-may-cause-awkward-incident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports-life-news.com\/soccer\/tottenham-predicted-xi-vs-west-ham-as-richarlison-may-cause-awkward-incident\/","title":{"rendered":"Tottenham predicted XI vs West Ham as Richarlison may cause awkward incident"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Tottenham will aim to win for the first time since October when they welcome London rivals West Ham this evening. Ange Postecoglou is likely to make a couple of changes from the 3-3 draw at Manchester City, while Richarlison could cause an awkward moment if he plays. Express Sport<\/em> picks the XI we expect Tottenham to line up with against the Hammers.<\/p>\n

Goalkeeper – Vicario<\/strong><\/p>\n

Guglielmo Vicario has proven to be one of the signings of the summer. The Italian has barely put a foot wrong since his arrival from Empoli.<\/p>\n

Back-up keeper Fraser Forster signed a new contract on Wednesday to commit himself to Spurs until 2025. However, the England international knows he is very much second fiddle to Vicario, despite him not keeping a clean sheet in his last five outings.<\/p>\n

Defence – Porro, Romero, Davies, Udogie<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tottenham will be boosted by the return of Cristian Romero. The Argentine is finally back following the red card he received in the 4-1 loss to Chelsea.<\/p>\n

He will likely come straight into the team in place of Emerson Royal. Ben Davies is the only other fit centre-back and will partner Romero.<\/p>\n

Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie have impressed in their full-back roles. Eric Dier is out with an injury, while Micky van de Ven continues to be absent with a hamstring problem.<\/p>\n

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Midfield – Bissouma, Hojbjerg, Lo Celso<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yves Bissouma’s return from suspension against City was timely. The midfielder was guilty of an error leading to City’s third goal but is a key cog in Posteocglou’s side.<\/p>\n

This game comes too soon for Pape Sarr, although he may return for Sunday’s match against Newcastle. Spurs were more solid once Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg came on at the Etihad.<\/p>\n

The Dane has made just two Premier League starts this season but could earn a third this evening in place of Bryan Gil. Giovani Lo Celso has scored in his last two and has earned another start in James Maddison’s absence.<\/p>\n