Tottenham's Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund is fast approaching, and the team news is crucial! With key players either sidelined or facing fitness battles, the choices made by the manager will be pivotal. Let's dive into the current situation, shall we?
At the moment, Frank is still in charge, and dealing with a significant injury crisis.
Xavi Simons is declared fit and will play despite an ankle injury sustained in the weekend's match.
Archie Gray was also a doubt, but has recovered and is available.
However, midfielder Joao Palhinha is out due to an injury sustained during training, which caused him to miss the West Ham game.
Frank has several important decisions to make. One of the toughest has already been made: omitting Mathys Tel from the Champions League squad in favor of Dominic Solanke. Tel originally replaced Solanke, who was struggling to recover from a recurring ankle injury.
Adding to the challenge, Micky van de Ven is suspended after accumulating three yellow cards in six Champions League games. New signing Conor Gallagher is ineligible, as are Radu Dragusin and Yves Bissouma.
It's uncertain if Sarr will be available, as he may join his Senegal teammates for their trophy parade.
Predicted Tottenham XI: Vicario, Porro, Danso, Romero Spence; Gray, Bergvall, Xavi; Odobert, Solanke, Kolo Muani.
Injured: Maddison, Kulusevski, Davies, Bentancur, Kudus, Palhinha, Richarlison.
Ineligible: Dragusin, Gallagher, Bissouma, Tel.
Suspended: Van de Ven.
Unavailable: Sarr (AFCON/illness).
Match Details:
- Time and Date: 8pm GMT on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
- How to Watch: TNT Sports.
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
What do you think of Frank's decisions? Will the predicted lineup be successful? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
