It’s definitely do or die for both Tottenham Hotspur and PSV Eindhoven in UEFA Champions League Group B match day four of six. Two weeks ago these two sides met in Holland, and the result was a 2-2 draw that left both sides winless through the first three matches.
It was a terrible result for them, but a great result for the other two sides in the group- Barcelona and Inter Milan. The winner may be able to stay alive and potentially advance. The loser is probably done. Let’s take a look at the injury, fitness and availability report in this one.
The following players out for Spurs due to injury: Vincent Janssen (foot), Jan Vertonghen (hamstring) and Victor Wanyama (knee).
Spurs will also be without their team captains and number one Hugo Lloris, due to the Frenchman picking up a red card in the draw with this same side a couple weeks ago.
Additionally, Spurs have a trio of players who are considered doubts for this match: Danny Rose (groin), Eric Dier (thigh) and Mousa Dembele (ankle). It all adds up to Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino having to make a few, or at least a couple changes to his lineup in this one.
Tottenham Hotspur vs PSV Eindhoven FYIs
Kickoff: Tuesday November 6, 8pm, Wembley Stadium
Odds via Betway: Tottenham 3/8, Draw 17/4, PSV 6/1
Press conference video: coming soon
Tottenham Hotspur starting XI prediction: go to this link
Prediction: Spurs 2, PSV 1
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