Xavi Simons On Bench – Tottenham Hotspur Team vs Newcastle United Confirmed | OneFootball

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Thomas Frank has picked his Tottenham Hotspur lineup to take on Newcastle United at St James’ Park in the Premier League this evening.

Frank’s Spurs have already visited Newcastle this season, in the EFL Cup, and put on a meek display as they were beaten 2-0.

The new Tottenham boss arrives for a second bite of the apple coming under pressure, with Spurs having lost their last three games in a row, something which has put the club under scrutiny and especially big money summer arrival Xavi Simons, who Frank has defended.

Frank will though be wary of Nick Woltemade, who he has admitted gives Newcastle something different.

Their last win came against Danish side FC Copenhagen in the Champions League and defeat here tonight would make life even more difficult for Frank.

Tottenham have slipped all the way down to 12th in the Premier League, with just five wins from their 13 games this season.

A win tonight would put Tottenham level on points with Liverpool and Manchester United though in what is a congested middle of the table.

Guglielmo Vicario slots in between the sticks for Tottenham tonight, while at the back Spurs have Pedro Porro, Kevin Danso, Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie.

The midfield battle is sure to be key tonight and Frank picks Pape Matar Sarr, Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Bergvall, while Brennan Johnson, Mohammed Kudus and Randal Kolo Muani lead the attack.

Substitutes will need to be called for at some point as part of Frank’s game plan and they include Xavi Simons and Mathys Tel.

Tottenham Hotspur Lineup vs Newcastle United