Thursday night's Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur sees both sides in need of a win for different reasons. Tottenham, struggling for consistency, will look to leverage their attacking depth against a Bournemouth side enjoying a wave of confidence following a statement victory over Wolves.
The Cherries have proven their ability to compete with top-tier opposition, defeating Arsenal and Manchester City earlier this season. However, with key absences and the challenge of Spurs’ dynamic attack, Bournemouth’s resilience will be tested.
Meanwhile, Tottenham are aiming to find stability, with Ange Postecoglou's side still fighting for momentum in this Premier League season.
Bournemouth Team News
Bournemouth will likely stick with their 4-2-3-1 formation, which has yielded recent successes. Kepa Arrizabalaga is set to start in goal, supported by a backline featuring Adam Smith, Illia Zabarnyi, Marcos Senesi, and Milos Kerkez.
In midfield, Philip Billing and Ryan Christie are expected to anchor the team, with Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo, and Marcus Tavernier providing creativity in the attacking midfield roles.
Evanilson will lead the line as the focal point of the Cherries’ attack. With Antoine Semenyo returning from suspension, David Brooks is likely to make way, despite his recent appearances.
Bournemouth Predicted Lineup to face Tottenham
(4-2-3-1): Arrizabalaga; Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez; Adams, Christie, Tavernier, Semenyo, Kluivert; Evanilson
Here is how the side last lined up
Tottenham Hotspur Team News
For Spurs, a 4-3-3 setup is anticipated. Fraser Forster will start in goal, with Pedro Porro, Radu Drăgușin, Ben Davies, and Destiny Udogie forming the defensive line.
In midfield, Yves Bissouma is likely to join James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, with Brennan Johnson, Son Heung-min, and Dominic Solanke spearheading the attack.
Kulusevski is expected to return after being surprisingly benched in Tottenham's last match.
Tottenham Predicted Lineup to face Bournemouth
(4-3-3): Forster; Porro, Drăgușin, Davies, Udogie; Bissouma, Maddison, Kuluševski, Johnson, Son Heung-min; Solanke.
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