Tottenham Team News: Injuries, suspensions and line-up vs Bournemouth

Harry Sherlock

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Tottenham must bounce back from European heartache if they are to continue to stake their claim for a second-place finish in the Premier League.

Spurs lost 2-1 to Juventus in midweek, confirming their exit from the Champions League at the last-16 stage, following a 2-2 draw in Turin.

Mauricio Pochettino's men have, however, been on a fine run in the Premier League, and have not lost since a 4-1 thrashing at the hands of champions-elect Manchester City in December.


Tottenham injuries


Toby Alderweireld remains out for Spurs due to a hamstring injury.

The Belgium international missed the midweek encounter with Juve, and faces a late fitness test to ascertain whether he will be fit for Sunday's clash.

Other than Alderweireld, Pochettino has a fully fit squad at his disposal.


Tottenham suspensions


Spurs have no suspended players.


Tottenham team news


Pochettino may rotate somewhat following Spurs' exertions in midweek, with Serge Aurier and Danny Rose likely to return at full-back.

Aurier was suspended against Juve, while Ben Davies was preferred over Rose at left-back.

Mousa Dembele battled back to fitness to play against the Italian giants but could be replaced by Victor Wanyama in midfield, while Lucas Moura is long overdue a start in the Premier League - he could replace Dele Alli.

Harry Kane is sure to start up front, while Hugo Lloris will play in goal.

Spurs XI


Bournemouth team news


Jordon Ibe is a major doubt to face Spurs due to a hamstring injury that has seen him miss Bournemouth's last two Premier League games, against Newcastle United and Leicester City.

Marc Pugh has a calf strain, while Tyrone Mings is on the long-term injury list due to a back problem.

Nathan Ake Bournemouth


TV channel & kick-off time


The match kicks off at 16:00 GMT on Sunday, with live television coverage in the UK provided by Sky Sports.


Best Opta match facts


  • Bournemouth have lost four of their five Premier League meetings with Tottenham, with the exception being a 0-0 draw in this exact fixture last season.

  • The Cherries haven’t scored in any of their last four Premier League meetings with Spurs, with Matt Ritchie’s strike 49 seconds into their first ever such meeting with them remaining their only goal in this fixture.

  • Spurs are unbeaten in their last 11 Premier League matches, winning the last three without conceding. They last won four in a row while keeping a clean sheet in April 2017.

  • Harry Kane has scored 13 away Premier League goals this season already. Only 10 players have ever scored more away goals in a single Premier League campaign, with Kevin Phillips holding the outright record (16 in 1999-00).

Harry Sherlock