Tottenham XI vs Manchester United: No Kudus, starting lineup, confirmed team news today | OneFootball

Thomas Frank has opted to not risk his key forward

The winger missed the midweek Champions League win over Copenhagen with a knock and speaking after the match said the injury was "getting better".

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No player has provided more Premier League assists this season than Kudus, but it was uncertain whether he will be back to face United.

"Kudus is touch and go for tomorrow, we'll see," Thomas Frank said on Friday.

Xavi Simons had his best performance in a Spurs shirt in that match and lines up in the No10 role again, with Joao Palhinha returning to the starting lineup behind him.

Xavi Simons registered an assist in Tottenham’s win over Copenhagen

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Destiny Udogie impressed in that match but is replaced by Djed Spence.

Up front, Randal Kolo Muani has started the last two games and played 70 minutes in both and should now be up to speed.

Lucas Bergvall remains unavailable due to concussion protocols and Dominic Solanke is still a way off returning after ankle surgery.

Confirmed team news

Tottenham XI: Vicario; Pedro Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Sarr, Xavi; Richarlison, Johnson, Kolo Muani.

Substitutes: Kinsky, Danso, Tel, Udogie, Odobert, Bentancur, Scarlett, Akhamrich, Rowswell.