Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou faces a positive selection headache as his side prepares for Sunday’s Premier League London derby against Fulham. Fresh off a 3-1 triumph over AZ Alkmaar that secured a 3-2 aggregate victory in the Europa League, Spurs aim to continue their winning momentum at Craven Cottage.
Wilson Odobert was instrumental in Tottenham’s European success, netting two crucial goals. Despite a minor involvement in AZ’s goal, the young forward has strengthened his case for a starting spot against Fulham. However, he faces competition from Brennan Johnson and Mathys Tel for a place in the attack.
Odobert is likely to line up alongside the in-form Dominic Solanke and captain Son Heung-min, who was also impressive against AZ. In midfield, James Maddison and Pape Sarr are expected to retain their spots, while Rodrigo Bentancur could return to the starting lineup, replacing Lucas Bergvall, who suffered from cramping late in Thursday’s match.
Postecoglou may opt for defensive rotation, with Micky van de Ven potentially making way for Archie Gray after being substituted in the 61st minute against AZ. Destiny Udogie is also a candidate to replace Djed Spence at left-back to keep the squad fresh. However, there’s unlikely to be any rest for Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, and goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.
Tottenham’s injury list remains lengthy, with Kevin Danso (hamstring), Radu Dragusin (ACL), Richarlison (calf), and Dejan Kulusevski (foot) all sidelined for the trip to Fulham. Despite these absences, Postecoglou has sufficient depth to field a competitive squad.
With Tottenham chasing a top-four finish, securing all three points against Fulham is crucial, especially as they aim to maintain their momentum in both domestic and European competitions.
Spurs’ possible starting XI could feature Vicario in goal, with Porro, Romero, Gray, and Udogie forming the backline. Sarr and Bentancur are likely to anchor the midfield alongside Maddison, while Odobert, Solanke, and Son lead the attack.