Tottenham XI vs Chelsea: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Premier League derby

Worries at left-back for Spurs with Destiny Udogie and Ben Davies doubts
Dan Kilpatrick @Dan_KP27 seconds ago

Ange Postecoglou has a headache at left-back for Chelsea's visit on Monday, with Ben Davies "touch and go" to be fit and Destiny Udogie currently rated "50-50".

Davies was forced off at half-time of Tottenham's win at Crystal Palace with an ankle injury and has been unable to train since, while Udogie is still suffering from a muscle problem sustained in the victory over Fulham.

Ivan Perisic, who can play left-back, is sidelined long-term, so Emerson Royal will deputise if neither Davies nor Udogie is fit to play.

Postecoglou has a decision to make in his front three, with Brennan Johnson pushing to start ahead of Richarlison on the left after a lively cameo from the bench at Selhurst Park. Johnson set up Heung-min Son's goal and could make his second Spurs start against the Blues.

The rest of Postecoglou's side picks itself, with the head coach thought to have no fresh injury concerns in the squad.

Ryan Sessegnon and Manor Solomon remain sidelined long-term, but Rodrigo Bentancur will be hoping for more minutes after making his return from an ACL injury against Palace.

Predicted Tottenham XI (4-3-3): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Sarr, Bissouma, Maddison; Kulusevski, Johnson, Son

Doubts: Udogie

Injuries: Davies, Solomon, Sessegnon, Perisic

Time and date: 8pm GMT on Monday, November 6, 2023

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium