Mohammed Kudus could have a different role to the one he had against Burnley last weekend
Tottenham Hotspurs Football Newsletter
Thomas Frank could opt for a back-three system when Tottenham travel to face Manchester City on Saturday.
The Spurs boss went for that approach against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup and it worked successfully, with his side 2-0 up against the Champions League holders with five minutes remaining.
There was enough in that performance to suggest Frank will turn to the formation again for the toughest matches and so Kevin Danso is likely to come in alongside Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven.
Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha both started on the bench against Burnley last weekend but are set to feature here, with their experience and ball-winning capabilities much-needed against this City side.
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With James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski out injured, and Spurs missing out on the signing of Eberechi Eze, it is likely to fall on Pape Matar Sarr to provide the energy as the most advanced midfielder.
Up front, Dominic Solanke has now had two cameos off the bench as he builds towards full fitness, but Richarlison has been in superb form and scored a brace against Burnley, including a stunning scissor kick.
The Brazilian will therefore hope to keep his place in the starting line-up, with Mohammed Kudus shifting into a central role to support.
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Destiny Udogie remains an injury doubt, while Yves Bissouma’s fitness is also an uncertainty. Frank will provide an update at his press conference on Friday afternoon.
Tottenham predicted XI (3-5-2): Vicaro; Danso, Romero, Van de Ven; Porro, Bentancur, Palhinha, Sarr, Spence; Kudus, Richarlison
Injured: Dragusin, Takai, Maddison, Kulusevski, Solomon
Doubts: Udogie, Bissouma
Time and date: 12:30pm BST, Saturday, August 23, 2025
Venue: Etihad Stadium
How to watch: TNT Sports