Thomas Frank is currently preparing his Tottenham side for a return to the Champions League on Tuesday against Villarreal, and The Spurs News have predicted the XI who will get our campaign underway.
Spurs are coming into the game in fine form after a dominant 3-0 win over London rivals West Ham, and the manager will have been convinced of some of his players after their own performances.
Lucas Bergvall scored and assisted, with him picking up praise from all corners for his display in the middle of the park.
Paul Robinson was wowed by Bergvall, who has certainly done enough to start as Europe’s elite competition returns to North London.
The Spurs News have predicted the rest of the side for the meeting against Spanish outfit Villarreal, including which big name will be dropped.
Tottenham predicted XI vs Villarreal
A very quiet outing for Guglielmo Vicario will have been a welcome relief for him at the London Stadium on Saturday, however he can expect to be busier when he lines up against Villarreal this week.
Pedro Porro has enjoyed a very strong start to the season in the right-back role, and will maintain his place in the side for the return of the Champions League.
Cristian Romero thought he had opened the scoring against West Ham before a controversial VAR call ruled it out, however his ability on the ball will be crucial up against Villarreal.
His centre-back partner, Micky van de Ven, did find the net in the London derby, and continues to look a real threat in front of goal as well as very assured at the back.
Arguably the most improved player over the last 12 months, Djed Spence will again start in the left-back role. The England international is currently keeping a returning Destiny Udogie on the bench.
Joao Palhinha is enjoying a fine start to Spurs life, and is proving to be a very crucial cog in the midfield for Frank. He will start again in a so-far unchanged side.
Bergvall’s excellent performance will see him keep Rodrigo Bentancur on the bench, with the two seeming to be competing for a place in the side.
The final midfield spot will go again to Pape Matar Sarr, who added to his brilliance in the middle of the park with the opening goal against West Ham.
In tough circumstances, Mohammed Kudus enjoyed a very positive performance against his former side on Saturday, and he will keep his place to face Villarreal.
Xavi Simons capped off his debut with an assist, and he will keep his place on the left of attack. This is despite Spurs fans saying Simons should change his position to a more central role.
The only change from the side who beat West Ham will see Mathys Tel drop to the bench in favour of Richarlison. The former Bayern Munich man is struggling to make a real impact since his £30m move was made permanent.
Spurs XI to face Villarreal: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Sarr, Bergvall; Kudus, Simons, Richarlison
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