Spurs stress level earlier than Dortmund go to
There’s little room for consolation at Tottenham Hotspur proper now, and tonight’s Champions League assembly with Borussia Dortmund arrives at a second of inside pressure. A stoppage time defeat to West Ham has sharpened scrutiny on head coach Thomas Frank, who stays in cost however is working amid ongoing discussions about course and stability.
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These talks, involving chief government Vinai Venkatesham, sporting director Johan Lange and Nick Beucher from the possession group, underline the seriousness of the second. But the speedy problem is much extra sensible. Spurs should navigate this fixture with a rare lack of choices.
Harm disaster shaping Spurs plans
Frank admitted he has simply 11 senior outfield gamers out there. Ben Davies is ready for surgical procedure on a damaged ankle sustained in opposition to West Ham, including to a prolonged damage record that already contains James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Mohammed Kudus, Rodrigo Bentancur and Richarlison.
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There’s marginally higher information elsewhere. Xavi Simons is match and can play via ache after a heavy deal with from Jarrod Bowen, whereas Archie Grey educated and can also be out there. Joao Palhinha, nevertheless, stays sidelined after choosing up a knock in coaching.
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Suspension and eligibility additional skinny the ranks. Micky van de Ven is banned after accumulating three yellow playing cards in six Champions League matches. New signing Conor Gallagher is ineligible, together with Radu Dragusin and Yves Bissouma.
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Choice calls below scrutiny
Frank’s most debated name has already been made. Mathys Tel has been omitted from the Champions League squad in favour of Dominic Solanke. Tel initially changed Solanke throughout the striker’s restoration, however with Solanke match once more Frank described the change as a “powerful determination”. Tel has since been linked with a transfer away this month.
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There are additionally considerations round Pape Matar Sarr, who’s unavailable after falling in poor health following Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations triumph. He was rushed to hospital after the ultimate, and it stays unclear whether or not he’ll be part of celebrations in Dakar.
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Predicted Spurs lineup and particulars
With so many absences, Spurs choice feels extra like harm limitation than rotation.
Tottenham predicted XI: Vicario, Porro, Danso, Romero, Spence, Grey, 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 sickness)
Kick off: 8pm GMT, Tuesday January 20, 2026
Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
TV: TNT Sports activities