Ange Postecoglou can have the Lilywhite half of north London dreaming of lengthy overdue silverware ought to Manchester Metropolis’s curse on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium proceed on Friday night time.
It has been 16 torturous years since Spurs lifted a serious trophy and the FA Cup represents their finest likelihood of ending that drought in 2023/24.
Nonetheless, fourth spherical ties do not come a lot harder than this.
Man Metropolis might deploy Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne in tandem for the primary time since August, with Pep Guardiola determined to document his first win in N17.
Here is how Tottenham might line up for Friday night time’s cup tie.
GK: Guglielmo Vicario – ‘Venom’ could make a declare to be Spurs’ participant of the season halfway via his debut marketing campaign in north London. Vicario is ready to be busy on Friday night time.
RB: Pedro Porro – One other POTS contender, Porro has loved a stellar marketing campaign and there isn’t any doubt Man Metropolis will probably be preserving an in depth eye on the Spaniard after letting him go in 2022.
CB: Cristian Romero – Romero missed the opening Premier League duel of the season via suspension. He’ll relish the potential duel with Haaland.
CB: Micky van de Ven – The Dutchman was additionally absent from the December assembly. Van de Ven returned to motion towards Man Utd two weeks in the past after a prolonged spell out and his restoration velocity will probably be key in guaranteeing Haaland would not dominate the area in behind Spurs’ defence.
LB: Future Udogie – The Italian continues to impress and there isn’t any doubt Guardiola can have a ploy in place to tame Udogie in possession.
CM: Rodrigo Bentancur – With Yves Bissouma lacking, Bentancur, who scored at Previous Trafford, is Ange’s best choice for the #6 position towards a aspect like Metropolis.
CM: Oliver Skipp – Pape Matar Sarr’s absence will probably be hard-felt on Friday. Ange will hope Skipp can considerably replicate the Senegalese midfielder’s exceptional power by shuttling up and down the right-hand aspect.
CM: Dejan Kulusevski – James Maddison might make the matchday squad, however a begin is unlikely. Spurs’ midfield was extremely aggressive on the Etihad and Postecoglou actually will not concern utilising Kulusevski in an #8 position.
RW: Brennan Johnson – The Welshman desperately wanted a break after a future within the beginning XI. Johnson has are available for harsh criticism from the fanbase, so he’ll be eager to silence a number of on Friday night time.
ST: Richarlison – The Brazilian’s scorching streak continued at Previous Trafford and he’ll must tackle the position of Metropolis slayer in Son Heung-min’s absence.
LW: Timo Werner – The German produced a promising debut final day out and is anticipated to proceed within the group on Friday. His velocity will probably be put to the take a look at towards Kyle Walker down Metropolis’s proper.
