Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United: Match Preview and Team News

What we know

Tottenham Hotspur will be missing key players including James Maddison, Cristian Romero, and Ben Davies due to injury. Newcastle United will also have important absentees but the focus remains on Tottenham's struggle with injuries that hinder their performance. The last encounter between these two teams saw Newcastle beat Spurs 2-0 at St. James' Park.

Availability

Tottenham's lineup will be impacted predominantly by injuries, with players such as Radu Dragusin, Dejan Kulusevski, and Dominic absent from the match. Newcastle's injury list is less pronounced, but they still face challenges with squad depth.

Tactical note

Given Tottenham's injuries, they may be forced to adopt a more defensive strategy or rely on their remaining attacking options, while Newcastle could attempt to exploit Spurs' weaknesses and maintain their recent favorable record.

What to watch

Fans should keep an eye on the potential tactical adjustments Spurs might make, as well as Newcastle's ability to capitalize on their opponent's injuries. Additionally, the weather conditions are expected to be overcast with mild temperatures and light precipitation, which could affect play.