Here is the latest team news and confirmed lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League match between Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur. Following a 4-1 defeat in the North London Derby, interim head coach Igor Tudor will look to restore momentum and begin turning Spurs’ disappointing season around.
Meanwhile, hosts Fulham are chasing European qualification and enter this match following a 3-1 victory at Sunderland. There is plenty at stake at Craven Cottage, and the importance of a positive result is clear for both sides.
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Fulham vs Tottenham Confirmed lineups and Team News
Tottenham Team News
Cristian Romero remains suspended following his red card in the 2-0 defeat to Manchester United.
There are no fresh injury concerns.
Pedro Porro and Kevin Danso are set to return. When asked in his press conference if they would be back, Tudor said: “Yes, that’s right.”
Despite a slight concern, Micky van de Ven is expected to feature. Tudor confirmed there was a “small problem for Micky, but he will be in.”
Dejan Kulusevski and Destiny Udogie are recovering but are unlikely to be ready for Fulham. Tudor said: “I know the days, but not exactly now.”
Injured: Destiny Udogie, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall, James Maddison, Mohamed Kudus.
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Fulham Team News
The hosts have no suspensions for this match.
Brazilian winger Kevin was taken off at the Stadium of Light after suffering a fifth metatarsal injury. Marco Silva confirmed: “Kevin is the only player who will not be in contention for the game.”
However, Fulham could welcome the return of an important trio. Silva said: “Saša Lukić and Samuel Chukwueze have had a good week.”
He added: “Antonee Robinson is back in sessions with the team.”
The trio will need to be assessed before a return is guaranteed. Silva explained: “We have another session and we are going to make a decision after that.”
Injured: Kevin.
To Be Assessed: Saša Lukić, Samuel Chukwueze, Antonee Robinson.
Tottenham Confirmed Lineup and Substitutes
Vicario; Palhinha, Dragusin, Van de Ven, Porro, Bissouma, Gallagher, Gray, Simons, Kolo Muani, Solanke
Substitutes
Kinsky, Austin, Danso, Richarlison, Tel, Sarr, Souza, Olusesi, Rowswell
Fulham Confirmed Lineup and Substitutes
Leno; Tete, Diop, Bassey, Sessegnon, Berge, Iwobi, Wilson, Smith Rowe, Bobb, Jimenez
Substitues
Lecomte, Cuenca, Castagne, Robinson, Reed, Cairney, King, Chukwueze, Muniz
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