Tottenham's Champions League clash with Frankfurt is set to be a challenging affair, with several key players sidelined. The latest team news reveals a host of injuries and suspensions that could impact the team's performance. Here's a breakdown of the confirmed team news, predicted lineup, and injury updates for the match.
Injury Concerns:
- Pedro's hamstring injury will keep him out for four weeks, ruling him out of the Frankfurt game and potentially the upcoming matches against Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle, and Arsenal.
- Micky van de Ven, who has been a regular starter, is out with a minor injury but is expected to return for the City game.
- James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Rodrigo Bentancur, Mohammed Kudus, Lucas Bergvall, Ben Davies, and Richarlison are all out with various injuries, leaving Tottenham stretched for options.
Suspensions:
- Conor Gallagher and Yves Bissouma are ineligible for the Frankfurt match, adding to Tottenham's midfield woes.
Return of Key Players:
- The return of Joao Palhinha and Pape Matar Sarr in midfield is a positive development for Tottenham. Palhinha, who missed the last three games, and Sarr, an Africa Cup of Nations winner, will provide much-needed depth and experience in the center of the park.
Predicted Lineup:
- Tottenham's predicted starting XI for the Frankfurt game is a 4-2-3-1 formation. Vicario is expected to start in goal, with Spence, Romero, Danso, and Udogie forming the defense. Palhinha and Gray will be the central midfielders, with Odobert, Simons, and Kolo Muani in the attacking midfield roles. Solanke is likely to lead the attack.
Key Match Details:
- The match is scheduled for 8 p.m. GMT on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt.
- Fans can catch the action on TNT Sports.
- A win for Tottenham will secure their place in the Champions League last 16 without the need for a two-legged knockout play-off tie, making this a crucial match for the team's European ambitions.
