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Tottenham XI vs Arsenal: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for friendly

Boosted: Thomas Frank could have two key players back - (Getty Images)

James Maddison and Dominic Solanke could return for Tottenham’s pre-season clash with Arsenal in Hong Kong.

Maddison has not yet played a part in the pre-season fixtures after suffering a knee injury at the end of last season, but he has returned to full training and could feature against the Gunners.

With Spurs expected to be cautious over his return to action, minutes off the bench appear more likely than a start.

Solanke started in the win over Reading earlier this month but a minor ankle injury kept him out of games against Wycombe and Luton last weekend. That was believed to be precautionary.

Mohammed Kudus has impressed in pre-season so far and could potentially be given a more central role. With Maddison not yet at full fitness, Dejan Kulusevski still injured and Mikey Moore not on the tour, Frank is short of No10 options.

There are no such problems in wide areas, with Mathys Tel, Heung-min Son, Wilson Odobert and Brennan Johnson among those pushing to start.

Destiny Udogie, Kota Takai and Manor Solomon have not travelled due to injury issues, while Moore, Alfie Devine and Dane Scarlett have been left behind to explore potential loan moves.

Spurs will also travel to South Korea for a fixture against Newcastle in Seoul on Sunday as they continue their pre-season preparations.

Predicted Tottenham XI: Vicaro; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Bentancur, Bergvall; Johnson, Kudus, Son; Solanke

Injured: Udogie, Dragusin, Takai, Solomon, Kulusevski, Gil

Doubts: Maddison, Solanke

Time and date: Thursday July 31, 12.30pm BST

Venue: Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong

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