- Match Details: Tottenham travel to Goodison Park on Sunday for a critical Premier League clash.
- Team Update: Richarlison returned from injury in the North London Derby, while Ange Postecoglou remains without his two key center-backs.
Postecoglou Under Pressure
Ange Postecoglou’s promising start at Tottenham has hit a roadblock with just five points earned from the last 27 available in the Premier League. Despite a decent cup run, the Greek-Australian manager has acknowledged the team’s poor form, stating that it’s “unacceptable” and that there’s “no magic cure” to resolve their struggles.
With key injuries and a lack of depth, Spurs must find a way to turn their season around, starting with Sunday’s game against Everton.
Tottenham Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper
- Antonin Kinsky: The 21-year-old endured a difficult game in the North London Derby but is expected to retain his spot. Postecoglou continues to back the young keeper, whose raw talent shines through despite his inconsistency.
Defenders
- RB: Pedro Porro: Porro’s form has dipped significantly this season, but injuries in defense leave Postecoglou with limited options.
- CB: Radu Drăgușin: The Romanian international has been a dependable figure in the heart of defense and will be crucial against Everton’s physical attack.
- CB: Archie Gray: The teenage sensation has adapted admirably to a makeshift center-back role, showing maturity beyond his years.
- LB: Djed Spence: Spence has been a rare bright spot for Spurs recently. Even when Destiny Udogie returns, Spence could keep his place in the lineup.
Midfielders
- CDM: Yves Bissouma: Despite being substituted at halftime midweek, Bissouma is likely to anchor the midfield with Rodrigo Bentancur still sidelined.
- CM: Lucas Bergvall: The young Swede represents the adventurous yet chaotic style of Postecoglou’s philosophy. While talented, his decision-making still needs refinement.
- CM: James Maddison: Maddison will once again carry the creative burden. Spurs need him to rediscover the form that made him so effective earlier in the season.
Forwards
- RW: Dejan Kulusevski: The club’s standout performer this season, Kulusevski is showing signs of fatigue but remains indispensable.
- ST: Dominic Solanke: The summer signing has been a rare success story in Tottenham’s recent transfer dealings, delivering consistently in a challenging campaign.
- LW: Son Heung-min: Despite scoring in the North London Derby, Son’s performances have shown signs of decline. Spurs will need their captain to step up.
Final Thoughts
Tottenham are under immense pressure to deliver a positive result at Goodison Park. With several players out of form and the squad stretched thin by injuries, Postecoglou will rely on his core players and rising stars to keep Spurs’ season from spiraling further.