Premier League Gameweek 27
Feb 26, 2022 12.30pm
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HT : 0 3
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  • Mateusz Klich 52' yellowcard
  • Stuart Dallas 53' yellowcard
  • Junior Firpo 54' yellowcard
  • Rodrigo 77' yellowcard
  • goal Matt Doherty 10'
  • goal Dejan Kulusevski 15'
  • goal Harry Kane 27'
  • yellowcard Ryan Sessegnon 48'
  • yellowcard Antonio Conte 63'
  • goal Son Heung-min 85'
  • yellowcard Ben Davies 89'

How Tottenham Hotspur could line up against Leeds United

How Tottenham could line up against Leeds

Tottenham Hotspur have been handed an injury scare with Rodrigo Bentancur ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Leeds United at Elland Road.

The Uruguayan midfielder fell awkwardly onto the Turf Moor turf in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Burnley and was brought off at half time, with Antonio Conte since confirming that he will miss this game.

Oliver Skipp and Japhet Tanganga remain out through groin and knee injuries respectively, while Pierluigi Gollini is recovering from illness but was never likely to displace Hugo Lloris in goal.

Cristian Romero did not enjoy his finest moment in a Spurs shirt as Ben Mee beat him to a header for Burnley's only goal in midweek, but the Argentine should continue alongside Eric Dier and Ben Davies nonetheless.

There ought to be some changes out wide, though, with Sergio Reguilon back from COVID-19 infection and ready to displace Ryan Sessegnon, despite Conte singing his praises.

Dejan Kulusevski could also be utilised in a wing-back role in place of Emerson Royal, as Harry Winks prepares to deputise for Bentancur in the middle alongside Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg if necessary.

Lucas Moura would rejoin the attack if that is the case, as Harry Kane and Son Heung-min aim to regain some confidence against the worst defence in the Premier League.

Tottenham possible starting lineup: Lloris; Romero, Dier, Davies; Kulusevski, Winks, Hojbjerg, Reguilon; Lucas, Kane, Son

POLL
Who will win Saturday's Premier League clash between Leeds and Spurs?
Leeds United 17%
Draw 14%
Tottenham Hotspur 69%
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