Here are the confirmed lineups and injury updates for the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland. Both managers have shared their insights too.
Sunderland comes into this match following a solid 0-0 draw against Manchester City, maintaining their unbeaten home record. Tottenham also had a goalless draw in their last game against Brentford but has struggled at home this season, losing five times at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Sunderland: Team News and Confirmed Lineups
Tottenham Team and Injury News
Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, and Destiny Udogie are unavailable due to injuries.
Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr are competing in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Xavi Simons is serving the last match of his three-game suspension after his red card against Liverpool.
Lucas Bergvall missed the match against Brentford but may be available from the bench.
Sunderland Team and Injury News
Dan Ballard, who has missed the last two games with an ankle injury, has been included in the squad.
Aji Alese is still out but has returned to training.
Brian Brobbey, who left the game against Manchester City early, is starting.
Habbib Diarra, Bertrand Traore, Chemdine Talbi, Reinildo, Noah Sadiki, and Arthur Masuaku are also away at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Wilson Isidor is not in the lineup.
Tottenham Confirmed Lineup
Vicario
Richarlison
Tel
Gray
Romero
Kudus
Pedro Porro
Obobert
Bentancur
Davies
Van de Ven
Subs: Kinsky, Dragusin, Danso, Palhinha, Bergvall, Spence, Kolo Muani, Scarlett, Williams-Barnett
Sunderland Confirmed Lineup
Roefs
Hume
Alderete
Mukiele
Cirkin
Xhaka
Geertruida
Le Fee
Mayenda
Adingra
Brobbey
Subs: Patterson, O’Nien, Ballard, Rigg, Mundle, Neil, Hjelde, Jones, Tutierov
Managers’ thoughts ahead of the game on page 2
Tottenham Boss About His Experience
Thomas Frank shared that he is not enjoying his time as Spurs manager, stating: “So the short answer is no [I’m not enjoying my time].
“When I step back and observe, I realize it’s a privilege to lead such a fantastic club during this transitional phase. We’ve seen significant changes, with eight leadership positions altered within the club.
“This level of transition hasn’t happened in 140 years. While there are challenges, the potential for success is enormous. I look forward to reflecting on this as a major learning experience. I am starting to enjoy it.”
Regis Le Bris on Spurs and Thomas Frank
In his pre-match remarks, Sunderland’s head coach Regis Le Bris commented: “Thomas Frank is a skilled manager with extensive experience. They have many talented players and are well-organized, though they can be inconsistent.
“We cannot rely on them to make mistakes, so our focus must be on our own performance. Football can be unpredictable, so playing our game is crucial.”
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