Spurs Take On Leicester City With Maddison Missing In Key Premier League Clash
Tottenham Hotspur will face Leicester City in the Premier League this Sunday afternoon at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with manager Ange Postecoglou making a couple of changes to his starting XI for this crucial match. After a hard-fought 3-2 win over Hoffenheim in the Europa League on Thursday, Spurs are aiming to bounce back in the Premier League, having recently faced a series of disappointing results.
A notable absentee for Spurs is James Maddison, who is missing from the squad after struggling with some lingering discomfort from his midweek appearance. Postecoglou confirmed that Maddison wasn’t fully fit for this match, stating, “He’s still a bit sore from the other night. It took a fair bit out of the group, and he just wasn’t 100%, so he misses out today." Thankfully, it’s not a serious injury, and the hope is that he’ll be ready to return next week. His absence leaves a gap in Tottenham's midfield that will need to be filled, with Pape Matar Sarr taking his place in the starting lineup.
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In terms of changes, there’s a switch in goal as Antonin Kinsky returns to the starting XI, replacing Brandon Austin. Kinsky had been ineligible for the Hoffenheim match, but with a quick turnaround from Thursday's victory, he will take his place between the posts against Leicester. Yves Bissouma, who has recently been sidelined with injury, makes his way back onto the bench, although Postecoglou is only able to name eight substitutes due to injuries and suspensions.
For the rest of the squad, the formation will see a familiar structure. Spurs will set up in a 4-3-3 formation with Kinsky in goal, a backline consisting of Porro, Dragusin, Davies, and Gray. The midfield will include Sarr, Bentancur, and Bergvall, while the attacking trio of Kulusevski, Richarlison, and Son Heung-min will support the team’s offensive efforts. Son, as usual, will captain the side.
Leicester City, under manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, have had more time to prepare for this match after a long break following their defeat to Fulham, while Spurs’ squad faces the challenge of playing with a depleted lineup after their European commitment. Leicester, struggling near the bottom of the Premier League table, will be looking to capitalize on any weaknesses in Tottenham’s squad, particularly with Maddison’s absence, making this match all the more vital for Spurs as they look to get back on track in the league.
As the teams prepare for this important encounter, Postecoglou will be hoping his players can overcome these challenges and secure a vital three points. Despite missing Maddison, Tottenham still possess the attacking firepower needed to see off Leicester, and with key players like Son leading the charge, the home fans will be hoping for a much-needed victory this afternoon.
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