Tottenham team line up to pick vs Brentford as big Dragusin call made
Radu Dragusin might find himself in the starting lineup for one of Tottenham’s upcoming Premier League fixtures this week.
Following their FA Cup defeat to Manchester City on Friday, Tottenham has an opportunity to rebound as they face Brentford at home on Wednesday. Ange Postecoglou will be eager for his players to respond positively after the disappointing loss.
Although Brentford has proven a challenging opponent for the Lilywhites in recent Premier League encounters, Postecoglou aims to secure six points from the upcoming back-to-back matches, with Everton being the next opponent on Saturday.
Given the tight schedule, Postecoglou might opt to refresh his team for the upcoming matches. Alasdair Gold, Tottenham Hotspur correspondent, suggests injecting creativity into the side by starting James Maddison, who has been absent from the lineup for two and a half months.
This move could see Dejan Kulusevski shifting to the right side of the front three, possibly leading to Brennan Johnson moving to the bench. Maddison’s return could play a pivotal role in connecting with Timo Werner on the left, unlocking the German’s potential.
In the midfield, Oliver Skipp’s positive cameo performance might earn him a starting position, potentially replacing Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg for fresh legs. Another consideration is offering Radu Dragusin a starting role in the midst of this busy fixture period.
With Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven having limited game time recently, Postecoglou must decide whether to include the 21-year-old Romanian in this match against Brentford or save him for the Everton game.
Alasdair Gold’s suggested lineup: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Skipp, Bentancur, Maddison; Kulusevski, Richarlison, Werner.
Football writer Rob Guest outlines decisions for Postecoglou in refreshing the Tottenham lineup against Brentford. He proposes providing Radu Dragusin with his first start for Tottenham in defense, taking advantage of the opportunity to gain Premier League experience. Micky van de Ven could be rested in this case, given the demanding schedule, and Cristian Romero’s leadership is deemed essential.
In midfield, the return of James Maddison is anticipated for his creative contributions. Dejan Kulusevski may shift to the right wing to accommodate Maddison’s return.
Rob Guest’s suggested lineup: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Dragusin, Udogie; Hojbjerg, Bentancur, Maddison; Kulusevski, Richarlison, Werner.
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