Tottenham Hotspur boss Cristian Stellini has a decision to make in the heart of defence as his side prepare to take on Newcastle United this weekend. Clement Lenglet limped off during Spurs' defeat to Bournemouth last time out, with Davinson Sanchez replacing him.
The Colombian was booed onto the pitch by his own supporters in remarkable scenes, which could see the interim boss change tact. It's unclear the extent of Lenglet's injury at present, making moving Cristian Romero over to the left of a back three, or putting Japhet Tanganga in, are just some potential options for Stellini.
The 48-year-old will be without Lucas Moura for the trip to St. James' Park with the Brazilian serving the final match ban of his three game suspension. Ben Davies is back in training and could return to face the Magpies having recovered from a thigh injury, but it seems a return to the matchday squad is more likely.
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Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur both have long-term injuries and will miss the clash with Eddie Howe's side this weekend. Defenders Ryan Sessegnon and Emerson Royal are also expected to miss the game.
Arnaut Danjuma put in an impressive display off the bench in the defeat to Bournemouth and he could start alongside Harry Kane and Heung-Min Son up front. Stellini knows he must tinker his side if they want to come away from St. James' Park with a result.
A win for Spurs would see them move level on points with the Magpies, but Newcastle would hold onto their top-four berth, bar any ridiculous scoreline resulting in a huge swing in goal difference.
Predicted Spurs XI team: Lloris; Romero, Dier, Tanganga; Porro, Hojbjerg, Skipp, Perisic; Son, Kane, Danjuma.
