Here is how Tottenham could line up against Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Still searching for their first Premier League win of 2026, Tottenham Hotspur visit Craven Cottage to face Fulham on Sunday.
Igor Tudor’s first game as Spurs’ interim head coach didn’t go as intended, losing 4-1 to arch-rivals Arsenal at home. Braces from Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres sunk Tottenham, leaving them stranded 16th in the table. The Lilywhites now find themselves just four points above the drop zone, and the upcoming fixtures doesn’t get easier.
Fulham are their next opponents, and having beaten Spurs away, they must be raring to do a league double. The Cottagers enter the London derby on the back of a solid 3-1 away win over Sunderland.
That said, here is how Tottenham could line up against Fulham.
Goalkeeper: Guglielmo Vicario
Vicario cannot be faulted for any of the goals Tottenham conceded against Arsenal last weekend. Yet, the Italian will know he has to do a lot better in goal. He should get ready for the Fulham test.
Defence: Kevin Danso, Radu Dragusin, Micky van de Ven
Tottenham have been handed a double injury boost ahead of the Fulham fixture, with Kevin Danso and Pedro Porro returning to training on Wednesday.
Danso’s recovery from a minor foot injury could see him walk straight into the first XI and replace Joao Palhinha as a right-sided centre-half in a back three. Radu Dragusin and Micky van de Ven will fill the other two spots. Igor Tudor will be expecting his defence to perform a lot better and play with more aggression at Craven Cottage.
Midfield: Pedro Porro, Joao Palhinha, Conor Gallagher, Djed Spence
Porro is fit again after a month, which could see him go straight into the first XI. He’d replace Archie Gray at right wing-back, with Djed Spence operating from the other flank. The wing-backs will be responsible for stretching Fulham, providing the visitors width and creating opportunities in the final third. At the same time, Porro and Spence have to be defensively strong to deal with Fulham’s dangerous wingers.
Palhinha should be back in his natural role in midfield after a rough outing in a back three against Arsenal. With the Portuguese screening the defence, Conor Gallagher will get opportunities to play further ahead and join the attacks more.
Yves Bissouma, Pape Matar Sarr and Archie Gray should be options on the bench.
Attack: Xavi Simons, Dominic Solanke, Randal Kolo Muani
Randal Kolo Muani was Tottenham’s best player against Arsenal, scoring the only goal for his side. It was his first league goal in Spurs colours, and he will be raring to get on the scoresheet against Fulham.
Operating behind Kolo Muani will be Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke. The duo will look to create spaces, link play, and create opportunities in the final third. At times, we might see Solanke playing alongside Kolo Muani up top and forcing the Fulham centre-backs to commit errors. Richarlison and Mathys Tel will be options on the bench to try and bring fresh attacking intent and energy if required.