MADDISON DILEMMA! Injury-Stricken Spurs Face Selection Crisis Before Aston Villa Clash
Tottenham’s fight for survival got a boost after West Ham suffered a heavy loss to Brentford, keeping the relegation race wide open.
That result hands Spurs a valuable opportunity to move out of the bottom three if they can beat Aston Villa—but it won’t be easy.
Although they ended their poor run with a win against Wolves, Tottenham are still battling serious off-field issues, with injuries mounting at a critical stage.
🚑 Injury Problems Worsen
New injuries to Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke have pushed the number of unavailable players to eight. This leaves Roberto De Zerbi short on options and facing difficult decisions ahead of the Villa Park trip.
🧤 Defence Largely Decided
Antonín Kinský is expected to remain in goal, as Guglielmo Vicario isn’t ready yet.
The defence mostly picks itself, with Pedro Porro, Kevin Danso, and Micky van de Ven likely to start. The only question mark is at left-back—Destiny Udogie may not be fit enough, meaning Djed Spence could keep his place.
⚙️ Midfield Stability Crucial
Rodrigo Bentancur is certain to start after impressing since his return, and he’ll likely partner Yves Bissouma, whose energy and attacking drive may be preferred over a more cautious option like Conor Gallagher.
🎯 Big Decision on Maddison
James Maddison’s situation is the main concern. Although he’s back in the squad, he’s unlikely to start due to fitness issues.
His absence creates a lack of creativity in midfield, forcing Spurs to adjust their attacking approach.
🔥 Attack Setup
With limited creative players available, Pape Matar Sarr may take on a more advanced role.
Mathys Tel and Randal Kolo Muani are expected to operate on the wings, supporting Richarlison as the central striker.
📝 Predicted Tottenham XI vs Aston Villa
Kinský; Porro, Danso, van de Ven, Spence; Bentancur, Bissouma; Kolo Muani, Sarr, Tel; Richarlison
With their Premier League status at stake and squad depth stretched, Tottenham must rise to the challenge against a strong Aston Villa side. Every choice—especially regarding Maddison—could prove decisive for their season.
