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Predicted Spurs XI: Mourinho to make four changes; 24-year-old dropped
Tottenham Hotspur will travel to Craven Cottage to face Fulham in the Premier League on Thursday. Spurs returned to winning ways in the league last week after two back-to-back defeats when they won 4-0 against Brighton & Hove Albion. Fulham are in the relegation zone, but the Cottagers have shown recent signs of improvement. They are undefeated in their last five games and have lost just once in their last eight outings. Jose Mourinho is expected to rotate his squad ahead of two other London derbies against Crystal Palace and Arsenal. Gareth Bale was outstanding against Burnley in the last match, hinting at a return to his best. Mourinho claimed in the press conference yesterday that the Welshman will feature against Fulham. Dele Alli has also looked in good shape in recent weeks,...
‘Dip from Jose Mourinho’s side’: Mark Lawrenson states his prediction for Fulham vs Tottenham
Popular football pundit Mark Lawrenson has predicted a win for Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday. Spurs will travel to Craven Cottage to face Fulham in the Premier League, and Lawrenson has backed a 2-0 win for Jose Mourinho’s side. The north Londoners returned to winning ways last weekend after thrashing Burnley 4-0, with Gareth Bale netting a brace. It was arguably Bale’s best performance since rejoining Spurs on loan from Real Madrid in the summer as Spurs picked up all three points. It was also the first time Mourinho unleashed the front three of Harry Kane, Son Heung-Min and Bale, and it paid off. Spurs are six points off fourth-placed West Ham United with a game in hand, and they will be looking to close the gap on other rivals. Lawrenson told BBC Sport: “Tottenham were very impressive a...
‘Big injury’: Mourinho confirms Tottenham man will not play tomorrow
Tottenham Hotspur will travel to Craven Cottage to face Fulham in the Premier League on Thursday night. Ahead of the match, Spurs boss Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Giovani Lo Celso won’t play in the London derby. Mourinho has confirmed that he has just returned from a ‘big injury’, and Spurs will not take any risks with him. The Argentine is training with the squad at the moment, but Spurs will include him when he is ready. Mourinho on Lo Celso: “Training with the team but a big injury. We’re not going to risk yet. In fact we don’t want to risk, we’ll bring him to the team when he is ok. Maybe one or two more weeks. Everybody else ok.” https://t.co/zuHFY5uF6l — Alasdair Gold (@AlasdairGold) March 3, 2021 However, the Portuguese boss has revealed that Garet...
‘Beautiful player to watch’: Danny Murphy gushes over ‘phenomenal’ Tottenham man
Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder turned popular football pundit Danny Murphy has showered heaps of praise on Gareth Bale. The Welshman started for Spurs in the Premier League on Sunday and produced a fantastic performance as Jose Mourinho’s side won 4-0 against Burnley. The 31-year-old scored twice and provided an assist and Spurs returned to winning ways in the Premier League. Murphy has suggested that Bale has looked sharper and fitter, and he is getting back to his old best. It’s unfortunate that it has taken him so long to recapture his form. The talkSPORT pundit said that Bale is a ‘beautiful player to watch’ and the link-up play between him, Harry Kane, Son Heung-Min and Lucas Moura was phenomenal. 🙌 “The performance yesterday and when he came on against #WHUFC was e...
“I do believe Harry will look to leave”: Tottenham legend issues worrying comments on Kane
Glenn Hoddle believes that Harry Kane will ask to leave Tottenham Hotspur if the club fails to win silverware this season. Spurs kept their hopes of a top-four finish alive with a 4-0 victory over Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday. Jose Mourinho’s side are also through to the final of the Carabao Cup and have progressed to the last-16 of the Europa League. Kane has repeatedly been linked with a move away from Spurs, and Hoddle has tipped him to ask for a transfer if success isn’t forthcoming. “If Spurs don’t start winning silverware, I think he will leave,” he told beIN SPORTS. “That’s why it’s a crossroads for Tottenham – it’s a massive season for them. “If they win the League Cup – the first trophy Mourinho won at Chelsea – that becomes a stepping stone for trophies in the future. ...
Paper Talk: Fatigue worry for Arsenal boss, Tottenham star tipped to stay, Spaniard linked with Magpies
Our Paper Talk feature takes a look at the latest news and rumours from some of the top media outlets in the business. Keep up-to-speed with what is happening around football right here at Sportslens. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hinted that Bukayo Saka could be rested against Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday. The 19-year-old produced another excellent display against Benfica in the Europa League in midweek but may not start against the Foxes. According to football.london, Arteta is keen to ensure that Saka doesn’t suffer from burnout during the rest of the season. “He’s really fatigued,” said Arteta. “He’s played a lot of minutes. He hasn’t had much rest. “We asked him to go again and produce these moments, and the boy’s done it against a really difficult formation, the ...
Paul Merson suggests Spurs star won’t play tomorrow…and he has a theory why
Popular football pundit Paul Merson has suggested that Dele Alli won’t play against Burnley on Sunday. Spurs will face the Clarets in the Premier League at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Alli is expected to feature. Alli has struggled for game time this season, making just one start in the Premier League. The midfielder has been neglected by Jose Mourinho, and it appeared that their relationship was beyond repair. However, Alli seems to have rediscovered his form and has looked sharper in recent games after returning from injury. The 24-year-old delivered his best performance of the season in the Europa League against Wolfsberger on Wednesday where he scored one and provided two assists. The goal he scored was simply spectacular – an acrobatic bicycle kick – and reminded everyone of hi...
Euro giants reportedly want to sign £70k-per-week Spurs star this summer
La Liga giants Atletico Madrid are reportedly eyeing a move for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Giovani Lo Celso this summer. According to reports from Mundo Deportivo (they have cited English media as their source) the Rojiblancos are interested in signing the Argentine midfielder. Diego Simeone apparently likes him very much, and Atletico did try to sign him from Real Betis in 2019 before he moved to Spurs. The 24-year-old has managed only four starts in the Premier League this season, scoring one goal. He has also scored twice in the Europa League campaign so far. Lo Celso, who earns around £70k-per-week wages, has slipped down the pecking order although it has to be noted that he has struggled with recurrent injuries. While he has returned to training and could be available...
Spurs predicted XI: Mourinho to make six changes; duo returns, 25-year-old dropped
Spurs will take on Burnley in the Premier League clash on Sunday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The north London club are going through a poor run of form at the moment, and find themselves ninth in the Premier League table. Jose Mourinho’s side have lost five of their last six games in the league and lost 2-1 against West Ham in the London derby in their last league game. However, Spurs are heading into this game on the back of a 4-0 win against Austrian side Wolfsberger in the Europa League. They’ve booked their place in the last 16 of the competition where they will face Dinamo Zagreb. Dele Alli produced a stunning performance on Wednesday night, and Mourinho now has got a selection headache, which he admits he enjoys most. The Portuguese boss revealed that Serge Aurier has returned ...
‘It means freedom’: Mourinho claims what he has seen from Spurs star in training recently
Jose Mourinho has suggested that Gareth Bale has been very impressive in training recently. Bale, who joined Spurs on loan in the summer from Real Madrid, has struggled for regular game time this season. The 31-year-old has managed just over 290 minutes of Premier League action, but he has hinted of returning back to his old best. Bale scored in both legs of the Europa League against Wolfsberger while produced a virtuoso performance in the 2-1 defeat against West Ham. Mourinho has no concern over Bale’s quality and hailed him recently as a ‘special’ player. However, the Spurs boss was sceptical over his fitness, stating that Bale is currently not yet ready to start two matches in a row. However, there are signs of improvement, and Mourinho has suggested that Bale is getting his confidence ...
‘Perception versus reality’: Tottenham man hints what Mourinho said about him was wrong
Eric Dier has suggested that he is happy with his performances this season. The 27-year-old midfielder-turned-centre-back has come under strong criticism from fans and media for his recent performances. He has struggled with defending and made glaring errors as Spurs lost their grip in the top-four race. Dier was at fault for West Ham United’ first goal during Tottenham’s 2-1 defeat against the London rivals in their last Premier League game. Earlier this month, Spurs boss Jose Mourinho, who is known for criticising players in public, claimed that Dier is probably suffering from a dip in confidence. Mourinho, as quoted by The Guardian, said: “I have to admit that recently our team makes little important mistakes that are punished in terms of our results. “And Eric was there, he was one of ...
Report claims how Daniel Levy and Tottenham star feel about Mourinho amid poor form
According to reports from The Independent, Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy could sack Jose Mourinho if the results do not improve. Back in 2019, Levy claimed Mourinho as “one of the two best managers in the world”, along with Pep Guardiola. The report claims that Levy ‘feels more associated with him’ than any other previous managers at Spurs. In fact, he is “enchanted” by Mourinho and strongly believes that Spurs could end the season on a high. Spurs are going through a poor run of form at the moment. Back in December, the north London club were firmly in the title race, but they have now slipped to ninth in the league table. The Lilywhites have lost five out of their last six Premier League games, and Mourinho reportedly has been given a 12-days time to save his job. Earlier this w...
