Tottenham XI vs Nottingham Forest: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest

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·22 March 2026

Tottenham XI vs Nottingham Forest: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest

Igor Tudor in big selection decisions for huge Premier League showdown

Tottenham could have Destiny Udogie back at left-back for their crucial Premier League showdown with relegation rivals Nottingham Forest.

Udogie made his comeback from injury off the bench in Wednesday’s 3-2 Champions League win against Atletico Madrid and is pushing to start.

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His inclusion would give Spurs balance and be a real boost for what is a huge game.

Tudor opted for effectively a 4-4-2 shape against Atletico, one that produced Spurs' best performance of the season and must be tempted to stick with it.

Richarlison is available again after he was banned against Atletico and will lead the line.

Richarlison is back after being suspended against Atletico Madrid

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Igor Tudor faces some big selection decisions, with Dominic Solanke expected to be available despite not training on Friday and Xavi Simons hoping to keep his place after two goals and a brilliant display against Atletico.

That was his first start since the defeat to Fulham at the start of the month and he will hope that is enough to keep his place in the side.

Mathys Tel also impressed in midweek.

Micky van de Ven is available again after serving a Premier League suspension.

Joao Palhinha, Conor Gallagher and Lucas Bergvall are available again to bolster Tudor's midfield options.

Despite the trio being back, Archie Gray looks certain to keep his place after another superb display in midweek.

Guglielmo Vicario will play before undergoing a hernia operation, which is set to rule him out until late April.

Spurs and Forest are separated by just a point in the relegation battle and, with Spurs having three weeks between this fixture and their next match away at Sunderland, it is crucial they produce a positive result to keep the recent upturn in form going.

Predicted Tottenham XI (4-4-2): Vicario; Spence, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Porro, Gray, Sarr, Simons; Richarlison, Tel

Injured: Davies, Kudus, Bentancur, Odobert, Bissouma, Maddison, Kulusevski

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Date and time: 2.15pm GMT on Sunday, March 22, 2026

How to watch: Sky Sports