Tottenham XI vs Man City: Pedro Porro debut, line-up planned, squad news confirmed for Premier League game

Emerson Royal, who scored against City at the Etihad two weeks ago, could therefore keep his place and is often impressive in back-to-the-wall defensive displays.

Elsewhere, Conte and his assistant Cristian Stellini, who will pick the team together, also face a big decision at left-back, with Ryan Sessegnon struggling for form and confidence but Ivan Perisic guilty of three errors leading to setbacks. goals in City’s 4-2 win. , 15 days ago.

Sessegnon could be given the green light, despite struggling to make an impact against Championship side Preston in the FA Cup last weekend.

The rest of Conte’s side pick themselves out, with Heung-min Son back among the goals against Preston and new signing Arnaut Danjuma set to be on the bench again after scoring as a substitute at Deepdale.

Brazilian strikers Richarlison and Lucas Moura are available from injury but are likely to be part of the replacements.

Ben Davies is expected to start ahead of Clement Lenglet, who also made an error in the away game at City.

Tottenham predicted XI: Loris; Romero, Dier, Davies; Emerson, Hojbjerg, Bentancur, Sessegnon; Kulusevski, Kane, Son