Tottenham will be out to make it three Premier League wins in a row when they travel to Ipswich Town on Saturday afternoon. Ange Postecoglou’s side were victorious last weekend against Manchester United with James Maddison getting the only goal on his return to the team.
It was certainly a much-needed win as Tottenham responded in the best way possible to their FA Cup and Carabao Cup exits. Spurs are still seven points adrift of the top half but they have the opportunity to try and reduce the gap when they take on relegation-threatened Ipswich Town.
The Tractor Boys have only won three league games all season but they did pick up a valuable point last Saturday as they registered a 1-1 draw at Aston Villa. As midweek football returns for Tottenham next week with Manchester City visiting N17, Postecoglou will likely freshen up his Spurs side in Suffolk.
Here we take a look at possible changes the 59-year-old could consider for Saturday’s 3pm kick-off.
Archie Gray for Ben Davies/Kevin Danso/Pedro Porro
Archie Gray could be in contention to come back into the Tottenham starting XI after getting a breather in the win over Manchester United. The teenager was introduced in place of Kevin Danso for the closing stages of the contest as he partnered Ben Davies at centre-back.
Gray could possibly come in for one of Davies or Danso, who sustained a knock prior to his substitution, against Ipswich or the other option would be to take Pedro Porro’s place at right-back.
Destiny Udogie for Djed Spence/Pedro Porro
Destiny Udogie should certainly be in contention for a start after getting another week of training under his belt. The Italian was an unused substitute last time out but he looks a certainty to feature this weekend.
If he is to start, it could either be Djed Spence or Porro who make way. If it is the Spaniard, Spence could move over to his natural side to allow Udogie to play at left-back.
Yves Bissouma for Rodrigo Bentancur
Rodrigo Bentancur was another to pick up a knock against Manchester United and there could be a chance to rest him after a decent run in the team. As Manchester City are up next after the Ipswich away game, Postecoglou may want to drop some of his regulars down to the bench to ensure they are nice and fresh for the visit of the champions.
Yves Bissouma will be hoping he gets the nod if there is to be a midfield change.
Pape Matar Sarr for Lucas Bergvall
Pape Matar Sarr is another who could come into midfield this weekend, possibly in place of Lucas Bergvall. The Senegalese ace played 26 minutes against Manchester United last weekend and Postecoglou may want to boost his minutes prior to the game at home to Pep Guardiola’s side.
Brennan Johnson for Dejan Kulusevski
Dejan Kulusevski could certainly do with dropping out of the team for a game now that Tottenham have more attacking options at Postecoglou’s disposal. The Swede has appeared in all 40 of Spurs’ games this campaign, with the player starting 23 of their 25 Premier League fixtures.
Postecoglou will no doubt want to increase Brennan Johnson’s pitch time and that may mean the Wales international starts ahead of Kulusevski on the right flank.
Wilson Odobert for Son Heung-min
A change could also take place on the left flank as Son Heung-min is another who is due a rest. The Tottenham boss has been unable to give his captain time on the sidelines as he has needed him in his XI with so many players out injured.
Postecoglou must decide whether Wilson Odobert is in a position to start after his first appearance in almost four months last weekend or if the Frenchman’s minutes come from the bench again. If he believes the summer addition can start, Son may drop out of the side to accommodate the ex-Burnley man.
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