The international break couldn't have come at a better time for Tottenham, though fans of the Lilywhites are nervously assessing the team's disappointing position in the Premier League table.
After their 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa, Roberto De Zerbi's side finds itself at the bottom of the table. The Londoners went without a goal in their first four matches, and supporters are now genuinely fearful of a relegation battle, despite significant summer spending.
Nevertheless, the club is hopeful that the Italian manager can navigate them out of this crisis. Tottenham faces a challenging away fixture against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday. Michael Carrick's side has also struggled to find form at the start of the new campaign, making it an excellent opportunity for Tottenham to secure a much-needed win.
Leading up to the match, De Zerbi has been dealt a blow with Pedro Porro ruled out due to a hamstring injury, meaning Archie Gray will step in at right-back. On a positive note, Jan Paul van Hecke is ready to return and will pair in central defence with Micky van de Ven. Destiny Udogie is set to feature on the left flank, while Antonin Kinski continues to establish himself as the first-choice goalkeeper.
In the midfield, Sandro Tonali is expected to start, having declared himself fully fit, with Mateusz Fernandez supporting him. James Maddison is also set to make his first appearance in the starting lineup this season, while Dejan Kulusevski is edging closer to a return.
Up front, Dominic Solanke, who had a rough outing in the last match, will be looking for redemption after some much-needed rest. Omar Marmush is likely to take a position on the left, with Brazilian Savinho set to start on the right.
