Tottenham lineup vs. Charlton: Predicted XI for EFL Cup second-round tie

Tottenham Hotspur are se to be without up to six players for Wednesday’s EFL Cup second-round clash with Charlton Athletic in North London.

Xavi Simons, Dejan Kulusevski and Wilson Odebert all remain long-term absences with knee injuries, while Mohammed Kudus is still recovering from a thigh problem and remains out.

James Maddison fractured his shoulder after landed awkwardly during Spurs’ disappointing 3-0 Premier League defeat to Brentford last weekend and the playmaker is set to be out for up to two weeks.

Pape Sarr (thigh) is currently a doubt, but head coach Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that new captain Micky van de Ven and new vice-captain Pedro Porro will both be selected on the substitutes' bench after missing the loss to Brentford.

De Zerbi will look to freshen up his starting lineup in a few positions, with goalkeeper Martin Dubravka pushing to make his debut at the expense of Antonin Kinsky while defenders Kevin Danso and Destiny Udogie aim to earn a recall. New £85m signing Savinho is also in contention to make his debut.

After making a substitute appearance against Brentford, Mateus Fernandes could be handed his full debut in centre-midfield alongside Rodrigo Bentancur – another pushing to return to the first XI – while Lucas Bergvall may get the nod over both Sandro Tonali and Conor Gallagher.

Mickey Moore and Mathys Tel could both retain their stating spots on the flanks, but Dominic Solanke may be tasked with leading the line at the expense of Richarlison.

Tottenham Hotspur possible starting lineup:

Dubravka; Gray, Van Hecke, Danso, Udogie; Fernandes, Bentancur, Bergvall; Moore, Solanke, Tel