Here's the Tottenham starting line-up that we reckon Roberto De Zerbi could select to take on Newcastle United on Saturday
Omar Marmoush, Conor Gallagher and Dejan Kulusevski in training at Tottenham's Hotspur Way complex
Omar Marmoush, Conor Gallagher and Dejan Kulusevski in training at Tottenham's Hotspur Way complex(Image: Courtesy of Tottenham Hotspur)
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Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi suddenly has decisions aplenty to make with his starting line-up to face Newcastle on Saturday.
Spurs are in Premier League home action for the first time since they beat Everton on the final day to save their top-flight status and they have two new signings ready to make their mark. Savio is pushing to feature from the off while fellow new signing Omar Marmoush is available after sealing an initial loan from Manchester City.
De Zerbi's men will have some positive momentum from their first victory of the season at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after beating Charlton Athletic 5-1 in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday and now they must take that in the league clash.
Both of the two new boys from Manchester City were involved heavily in their previous club's pre-season so could be in a position to start for Spurs if called upon.
In the back four, World Cup winner Pedro Porro will be looking to start after getting half an hour under his belt on Wednesday night. Micky van de Ven did the same but the Dutch defender has played less minutes this summer so might be on the bench again while left-back Destiny Udogie could be managed carefully after his strong showing in midweek with Andy Robertson getting the start.
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In midfield, De Zerbi might be tempted to play Sandro Tonali and Rodrigo Bentancur alongside each other with Mateus Fernandes just ahead of them with Conor Gallagher and Lucas Bergvall unable to impress in recent games.
Up top it's all about whether Marmoush and Savio are ready to be thrown in from the start. Dominic Solanke staked his own claim to keep his spot with his goal on Wednesday night after Richarlison's struggles at Brentford. Mohammed Kudus could be on the bench after returning to full training.
Here's the Tottenham team we reckon De Zerbi could select:
(4-2-3-1) Kinsky; Porro, Van Hecke, Senesi, Robertson; Tonali, Bentancur; Savio, Fernandes, Tel; Solanke.