Tottenham XI vs Fulham: Carabao Cup Team News
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Ange Postecoglou, has made several changes to the starting lineup as they take on Fulham in the Carabao Cup. One notable inclusion is Giovani Lo Celso, who has been praised for his recent performances. The team is largely different from the one that has been used in Premier League matches, as Postecoglou shifts the team’s focus to domestic cup competitions.
Injuries and Absences
Destiny Udogie, who came off in the previous match against Bournemouth as a precaution, will start on the bench. Tanguy Ndombele, Alfie Whiteman, Bryan Gil, Ryan Sessegnon, and Rodrigo Bentancur remain sidelined due to injuries.
New-Look Attack
Giovani Lo Celso will be part of a new-look attacking trio that supports striker Richarlison. The other two players in the attacking trio are Ivan Perisic and Manor Solomon, who will be facing his former club Fulham.
Postecoglou’s Confidence in Lo Celso
Speaking after the win against Bournemouth, Postecoglou expressed his confidence in Lo Celso’s abilities. He noted that the midfielder had performed well when he came on as a substitute and praised all the substitutes for helping the team control the game. Postecoglou confirmed that Lo Celso will start in the upcoming match and emphasized the importance of focusing on the game ahead.
Tottenham XI vs Fulham: Confirmed Lineup
The confirmed Tottenham starting lineup against Fulham is as follows:
- Forster
- Royal
- Sanchez
- Van de Ven
- Davies
- Hojbjerg
- Skipp
- Lo Celso
- Solomon
- Richarlison
- Perisic
Substitutes: Vicario, Romero, Udogie, Bissouma, Maddison, Sarr, Son, Scarlett
Injured Players
The following players are unavailable due to injuries:
- Ndombele
- Whiteman
- Gil
- Sessegnon
- Bentancur
Date, Time, and Venue
The match between Tottenham and Fulham will take place on Tuesday, 29 August 2023, at 7.45pm BST. The venue for the match is Craven Cottage.
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