Tottenham team news: Starting XI and injury list for match against Fulham with Romero suspended

Tottenham aim to recover from a challenging week when they face London rivals Fulham in the Premier League this Saturday. Spurs suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Arsenal in their previous league match, prompting an apology from head coach Thomas Frank after the derby loss. They performed better against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League midweek, but defensive weaknesses were again exposed in a 5-3 defeat.

Fulham secured a 1-0 victory over Sunderland in their last game, moving three points clear of the relegation zone, although their form remains inconsistent. On the road, they have lost every league match this season since a 1-1 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion on the opening day.

Tottenham Predicted Starting XI vs Fulham

Substitutes: Kinsky (GK), Spence, Davies, Sarr, Bentancur, Odobert, Simons, Tel, B. Johnson.

Cristian Romero is suspended for this match after receiving a one-game ban due to accumulating five yellow cards. Kevin Danso is expected to partner Micky van de Ven in central defence, accompanied by Archie Gray as Frank maintains his preferred back-three setup. This formation was used in recent defeats to Arsenal and PSG, instead of the 4-2-3-1 previously deployed against Manchester United.

In midfield, Joao Palhinha faces his former club alongside Rodrigo Bentancur, with Xavi Simons on the bench. Randal Kolo Muani, who scored twice against PSG, will join Richarlison up front, with Mohammed Kudus starting on the flank.

Injury Report

• Dragusin: ACL tear sustained in January during a Europa League match with Elfsborg. Recovery is progressing but he has not returned to matchday squads.
• Davies: Thigh injury on international duty with Wales in October. Out for several weeks but was on the bench against PSG.
• Kulusevski: Knee surgery in May has kept the Sweden international out so far this season. Return date is uncertain.
• Solanke: Ankle operation in September; aiming to return in the coming weeks.
• Bissouma: Ankle ligament damage during training with Mali. Has not played for Spurs this season; potential transfer in January.
• Maddison: ACL injury in preseason against Newcastle United; season-ending, will not feature again this year.
• Takai: Japan international yet to debut after joining from Kawasaki Frontale; could make first Premier League appearance in December.

Match Details

Kickoff: 8 p.m. local / 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT / 7 a.m. AEDT (Nov. 30)

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, UK

Author: Sophia Brooks