Tottenham Hotspur could benefit from the return of Son Heung-min against Leicester City in their second pre-season friendly of the summer on Sunday
Due to a lack of fitness, the South Korean international did not play in Tuesday’s 3-2 loss to West Ham United, but he is anticipated to be in the squad for this match.
Tanguy Ndombele, who missed the game against the Hammers due to a minor knock, might possibly return, while Eric Dier, Djed Spence, and Joe Rodon are also in contention.
Spurs will be without many first-team players due to injury, including Rodrigo Bentancur (knee), Fraser Forster (back), Bryan Gil (back), Troy Parrott (groin), and Ryan Sessegnon (hamstring).
Meanwhile, veteran goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has been left out of the tour squad as he prepares to retire.
Ange Postecoglou, the head coach, will want to assess his players again on Sunday, so it would not be surprising to see two different XIs take the field for each half of the encounter.
Harry Kane, who has remained at the club despite continuous rumours over his future, is poised to lead the line again against Leicester.
However, there may be a couple of alterations from the starting lineup against the Hammers.
However, there may be a couple of changes from the starting lineup against the Hammers, with Ben Davies and Richarlison perhaps being added.
Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Davies, Reguilon; Skipp, Bissouma; Kulusevski, Maddison, Richarlison; Kane
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