Tottenham predicted team vs Bournemouth - Dominic Solanke decision made as Romero starts
Here's the Tottenham team we reckon Ange Postecoglou will select as Bournemouth come to north London in the Premier League on Sunday
Ange Postecoglou has big decisions to make over a few of his key Tottenham stars as he picks the team to face Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon in the Premier League.
Spurs delivered a dismal display on Thursday night in Alkmaar in their Europa League last 16 first leg defeat at AZ, with just one shot on target which appeared to be a miss-hit cross from Wilson Odobert. Sunday brings a tough opponent as the Cherries come to town having had eight days to prepare for the game against Postecoglou's side.
The Australian did not use the returning Cristian Romero or Micky van de Ven on Thursday due to concerns about the pitch in Alkmaar and the risk of another re-injury. Postecoglou will also be sweating over the fitness of Dominic Solanke, who returned to the action but suffered a painful knee to his backside from the AZ goalkeeper which required him to be helped off the pitch in the Netherlands.
With Bournemouth coming in after a long rest, Postecoglou could look to inject plenty of fresh legs into his starting XI and he can do that in all departments with so many options now back in contention.
Here's the Tottenham team we reckon Postecoglou will select to face Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon:
Goalkeeper - Guglielmo Vicario
The Italian played well against Alkmaar before a miscalculated move with the travelling Spurs supporters. That will all be forgotten if he impresses again.
1 of 11Right-back - Pedro Porro
The Spaniard came on late in Alkmaar so should be able to bring energy to the back four.
(Image: Jeroen van den Berg/Soccrates/Getty Images)2 of 11Centre-back - Cristian Romero
It's time to bring the vice-captain back for his aggression and passing. He's trained for long enough and he'll be raring to go.
(Image: Tottenham Hotspur YouTube)3 of 11Centre-back - Kevin Danso
![Kevin Danso has sent a clear Tottenham message after the 1-0 Europa League defeat to AZ Alkmaar]()
Postecoglou might be wary of throwing two rusty centre-backs in together and did hint at Danso playing on the left previously. Van de Ven could replace Romero on the hour mark to improve his sharpness.
(Image: (Photo by Rene Nijhuis/MB Media/Getty Images))4 of 11Left-back - Djed Spence
![Djed Spence looks on during the Europa League round of 16 first leg match between AZ Alkmaar and Tottenham Hotspur at AFAS Stadion]()
There's no taking the 24-year-old out of this team right now. It would be madness and he looks better on the left at the moment as he's in a rhythm on that side.
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