Tottenham predicted team vs Brighton as Postecoglou decides between Eric Dier and Emerson Royal
Here's the Tottenham Hotspur team we reckon Ange Postecoglou will select to face Brighton in the Premier League on Thursday evening
Tottenham return to Premier League action on Thursday evening as Ange Postecoglou's men travel to play Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium.
Spurs will be aiming to make it four wins in a row having shown grit to beat Everton on Saturday afternoon after sweeping aside Newcastle in the previous game. Cristian Romero however is out for the next four to five weeks after coming off at half-time at the weekend with a tight hamstring that scans showed had been strained.
Emerson Royal played well defensively at left-back against Everton but with Destiny Udogie back from suspension could lose his spot there back to the Italian. However, the Brazilian could be in contention to replace Romero in the centre of defence with Postecoglou to decide between him, Eric Dier and teenager Ashley Phillips.
In midfield Oliver Skipp looked understandably rusty early on against Everton in his first Premier League start since the opening game of the season but got into his stride with some important defensive contributions in the second half. Postecoglou will have to decide whether to stick with the young midfielder or bring in the fresh legs of the more experienced Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. Giovani Lo Celso also came off the bench for a positive cameo against the Toffees.
Here's the Tottenham team we reckon Postecoglou will select to face Roberto De Zerbi's men.
Goalkeeper - Guglielmo Vicario
The Italian was in top form once again against Everton.
(Image: Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)1 of 11Right-back - Pedro Porro
Spurs need his creativity down the right and he will have to defend well in a makeshift backline.
(Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)2 of 11Centre-back - Emerson Royal
The Brazilian's impressive display defensively against Everton could see him given the nod in the centre of the backline again.
(Image: Nigel French/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)3 of 11Centre-back - Ben Davies
![Ben Davies impressed in Tottenham's defeat at Wolves with a solid showing]()
He's been in good form in his new position and Postecoglou will need his experience at the Amex Stadium.
(Image: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)4 of 11Left-back - Destiny Udogie
![Tottenham Hotspur's Italian defender #38 Destiny Udogie celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on December 10, 2023.]()
Back from suspension and Spurs will need him to bring balance to their attacks down the left.
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