Tottenham team news & predicted line-up vs Sporting CP

Tottenham Hotspur FC have the chance to reach the Champions League knockout stages with a win on Wednesday.

Spurs host Sporting CP in a crucial game in a very congested Group D.

Antonio Conte’s side sit top of the group but just three points separate the four clubs so winning will be a must.

Ahead of the clash, 101 Great Goals takes a look at the north London club’s team news…

Predicted Tottenham line-up vs Sporting CP

Predicted Tottenham line-up vs Sporting CP

Richarlison

London, England, 7th September 2022. Richarlison of Tottenham celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the UEFA Champions League match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London. Picture credit should read: David Klein / Sportimage 2JYNWTT London, England, 7th September 2022. Richarlison of Tottenham celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the UEFA Champions League match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London. Picture credit should read: David Klein / Sportimage (Alamy Stock Photo)

Tottenham will once again be without Richarlison who has suffered a calf injury.

At the time, the worst was feared for the Brazilian but the injury does not appear to be serious.

Dejan Kulusevski

Tottenham Hotspur’s Dejan Kulusevski during a pre-season friendly match at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow. Picture date: Saturday July 23, 2022. 2JJW8EG Tottenham Hotspur’s Dejan Kulusevski during a pre-season friendly match at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow. Picture date: Saturday July 23, 2022. (Alamy Stock Photo)

Dejan Kulusveski also remains sidelined for Wednesday’s match.

Having both forwards missing is a big blow for Spurs as Conte has limited options off the bench.

The Swede’s return date is currently unknown although it is now looking likely that he’ll be back after the World Cup.

He had returned to training, however, he suffered a setback in his recovery.

Cristian Romero

London, UK. 14th Aug, 2022. Cristian Romero of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture credit should read: Paul Terry/Sportimage Credit: Sportimage/Alamy Live News 2JP1XFT London, UK. 14th Aug, 2022. Cristian Romero of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture credit should read: Paul Terry/Sportimage Credit: Sportimage/Alamy Live News (Alamy Stock Photo)

Cristian Romero missed the weekend’s defeat to Newcastle as a precaution.

The defender had been struggling with a calf injury.

Given how important he is for Argentina, he is unlikely to take any risks that would hamper his World Cup hopes.

Conte revealed that he is due to be assessed ahead of the match before a decision is made.

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg

2JW3MKH Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg #5 of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates his goal to make it 1-0 during the Premier League match Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, United Kingdom, 3rd September 2022

(Photo by Richard Washbrooke/News Images) (Alamy Stock Photo)

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is also a doubt for the penultimate group game.

The Dane will also be assessed before a final decision is made on his availability.

He has been struggling with a thigh injury.

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