Tottenham host Fulham in the Premier League this Sunday as they aim to build some momentum heading into the hectic winter period.
The Lilywhites have been characteristically inconsistent this season, offering glimpses of their brilliance and vulnerabilities across the opening few months of the campaign. They produced their best performance to date last weekend as they demolished Manchester City and maintaining their form during the festive season is essential.
Ange Postecoglou does have injuries to contend with ahead of the visit from Fulham, with his first-choice goalkeeper absent, his preferred central defensive partnership sidelined and several fringe forwards in the treatment room. However, there can be no excuses on Sunday.
Here is how Tottenham could line up this weekend.
Dejan Kulusevski
Dejan Kulusevski is in exceptional form / James Gill - Danehouse/GettyImages
GK: Fraser Forster - With Guglielmo Vicario sidelined for the foreseeable future as he recovers from ankle surgery, the experienced Forster will be called upon in his absence. The 36-year-old has been dependable in the Europa League.
RB: Pedro Porro - Having burst the Etihad net last weekend with a thunderous effort, there was no rest for Porro midweek against Roma. The Spaniard produced another encouraging display against the Italian side.
CB: Radu Dragusin - It hasn't been plain sailing for Dragusin at Spurs to date and he rarely inspires confidence in the heart of defence. Cristian Romero could feature this weekend according to Postecoglou but the Romanian is more likely to start.
CB: Ben Davies - Davies has been a steady performer at centre-back in the absence of Micky van de Ven and was particularly impressive at the Etihad Stadium. He will be on high alert when the physical Raul Jimenez arrives in north London.
LB: Destiny Udogie - Udogie was given the night off midweek and will be all the better for it against the in-form Alex Iwobi. The former Arsenal midfielder has been fantastic this season and scored a stunner last time out.
CM: Dejan Kulusevski - Tottenham's most impressive performer this season, Kulusevski continues to thrive in an attacking midfield role - although he was pushed wider against Man City. The Swede's energy is infectious and he often pulls the strings when Spurs are on song.
CM: Yves Bissouma - Rodrigo Bentancur's suspension means there is only one man trusted to guard Spurs' back four at present. The Mali international must keep close tabs on former Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira and ex-Arsenal man Emile Smith Rowe.
CM: James Maddison - After a period in and out of the starting XI, Maddison sent a clear message to Postecoglou at the Etihad. Two well-taken goals and a generally excellent performance will make it tough for the Australian coach to drop him.
RW: Brennan Johnson - Is this going to be another impressive scoring streak for Johnson? He has netted in the last three matches for club and country and should get some joy against the offensive-minded Antonee Robinson.
ST: Dominic Solanke - Whether scoring himself or setting up others, Solanke has proven an effective line leader for Spurs. Injuries elsewhere mean that the Englishman will be immensely busy over the winter period as the games come thick and fast.
LW: Son Heung-min - The South Korean has scored or assisted in his last four outings for club and country, with Fulham's Kenny Tete unlikely to relish a battle with the Spurs star this weekend. He's such a consistent contributor on home soil.
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