4-2-3-1: How Tottenham could line up in Champions League fixture vs Monaco | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur travel to France for Wednesday night’s mouth-watering Champions League encounter against French giants AS Monaco at Stade Louis II.

Thomas Frank’s side were dealt a huge blow last weekend as Aston Villa came from behind to win 2-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The shocking defeat ended Tottenham’s seven-match unbeaten streak across all competitions – a run they’d be keen to restart at Monaco’s expense.

However, it’s easier said than done for Tottenham as they face a Monaco side desperate to land their first Champions League win to push into the play-off places.

Tottenham will be looking to get back to winning ways in the Champions League after their hard-fought 2-2 draw against Norwegian powerhouse Bodo/Glimt last time out.

Monaco are no pushovers, so Spurs will need to move on from last weekend’s stumble and bring their A-game to get a decent result.

How Tottenham could line up

While Guglielmo Vicario will likely retain his place in goal, Tottenham will be without two key defenders for the crunch Champions League outing.

Cristian Romero (groin strain) and Destiny Udogie (minor knee issue) didn’t travel to France after picking up injuries before the defeat against Villa.

In their absence, Kevin Danso is set to continue alongside Micky van de Ven at the heart of defence, although the latter is one booking away from suspension.

Djed Spence looks certain to hold his place at left-back in Udogie’s absence, while Pedro Porro should remain the preferred option on the right ahead of youngster Archie Gray.

Frank will likely shake up the midfield, with Pape Matar Sarr given the nod to partner Joao Palhinha ahead of Rodrigo Bentancur.

Bentancur may have scored against Villa, but Tottenham were porous in midfield, and he could be sacrificed to add more steel.

Lucas Bergvall could also come in for Wilson Odobert, although his presence will likely push Xavi Simons to the left flank while the Swedish talent takes up the 10 role.

Simons has yet to live up to expectations, but Frank was quick to jump to his defence after the Villa game, and that support could spark a turnaround.

Meanwhile, Brennan Johnson could come in for Mohammed Kudus while Richarlison leads the line.