Here are the confirmed lineups and the latest injury news for the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland. Both managers have shared their thoughts ahead of the game.
Sunderland comes off a solid performance with a 0-0 draw against Manchester City, maintaining their unbeaten home record. Tottenham also had a 0-0 draw in their last match against Brentford, but they have struggled at home this season, suffering five losses 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 out due to injuries.
Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr are participating in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Xavi Simons is suspended, serving the last match of his three-game suspension following a red card against Liverpool.
Lucas Bergvall is a doubt, having missed the Brentford game, but he may play.
Sunderland Team and Injury News
Dan Ballard was uncertain after missing the last two games with an ankle injury, but he appears to be in the squad.
Long-term injury player Aji Alese is still out but has returned to training.
Brian Brobbey is also a doubt after leaving the game against Manchester City early, but he is expected to be available.
Habbib Diarra, Bertrand Traore, Chemdine Talbi, Reinildo, Noah Sadiki, and Arthur Masuaku are away at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Tottenham Confirmed Lineup
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Sunderland Confirmed Lineup
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Managers’ thoughts ahead of the game on page 2
Tottenham Boss Not Enjoying His Reign
Thomas Frank recently admitted he is not enjoying his time as Spurs manager. He stated, “The short answer is no [I’m not enjoying it].”
However, he also reflected on being at the helm of such a prominent club during a major transition, noting, “Someone told me we have changed eight leadership figures at the club… There’s a lot of changes, but the potential is huge.” He looks forward to viewing this experience as a significant learning opportunity.
Regis Le Bris on Spurs and Thomas Frank
Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris spoke highly of Thomas Frank, acknowledging his experience and the talent within the Spurs squad. He stated, “They are well organized but perhaps a bit inconsistent. We cannot expect anything to be given to us, so we must focus on our own performance. Football can be unpredictable, and it’s essential for us to play our game.”
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