Thomas Frank is likely to keep tweaking his team as Tottenham travel to face Newcastle on Tuesday night.
Spurs are on a run of four matches without a win in the Premier League after their 2-1 home defeat by Fulham over the weekend.
Frank opted for a system without a left winger in that match and it didn't work, suggesting it will be yet another different formation and lineup at St James' Park.
Cristian Romero will return from suspension and Djed Spence could come in at left-back in place of Destiny Udogie.
Frank has opted for a more ambitious midfield in the last couple of matches but it has not brought results and he could be tempted to return to his preferred Joao Palhinha-Rodrigo Bentancur partnership.
Xavi Simons did not start any of the three matches last week and throwing him in away at Newcastle would be a big ask. Pape Matar Sarr could come in to add further energy and physicality to the midfield.
Up front, Randal Kolo Muani was one of the few to come out of the Fulham match with any credit and deserves to keep his place if fit.
If there is a change in system, Wilson Odobert and Brennan Johnson are the most likely options on the left wing, with the Frenchman seemingly ahead in the pecking order.
Predicted Tottenham XI: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Bentancur; Kudus, Sarr, Odobert; Kolo Muani
Injured: Bissouma, Maddison, Kulusevski, Solanke
Time and date: 8.15pm GMT on Tuesday December 2, 2025
Venue: St James' Park
How to watch: Sky Sports
