K-League XI vs Tottenham: Preview, predictions and lineups

Having enjoyed a brief stop in Japan, the second leg of Tottenham's pre-season tour continues in Seoul as they face the K-League All-Stars on Wednesday.

Spurs have been regulars to the Far East in recent years, visiting the homeland of superstar Son Heung-min on multiple occasions. The Lilywhites faced a K-League select XI two summers ago, winning a chaotic affair 6-3.

Ange Postecoglou's side have won their opening three games of the summer, but they were made to work for their victory over Vissel Kobe on Saturday after suffering an early deficit. 16-year-old Mikey Moore scored the late winner to seal Spurs' 3-2 triumph.

Tottenham's young guns have so far dominated the narratives surrounding the team's summer, especially with the club yet to make the statement additions in the transfer window that some projected.

The K-League All-Stars, made up of the South Korean top flight's leading players, are teaming up for the third time after downing Atletico Madrid 3-2 last summer.

Here is 90min's guide to Tottenham's upcoming pre-season friendly.

What time does K-League XI vs Tottenham kick-off?

• Location: Seoul, South Korea
• Stadium: Seoul World Cup Stadium
• Date: Wednesday 31 July
• Kick-off Time: 12:00 BST / 07:00 ET / 04:00 PT

K-League XI vs Tottenham H2H Record (All Games)

• K-League XI: 0 wins
• Tottenham: 1 win
• Draws: 0

• Last meeting: K-League XI 3-6 Tottenham (13 July 2022) - Friendly

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How to watch K-League XI vs Tottenham on TV and live stream

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K-League XI team news

Former Premier League star Jesse Lingard was initially named in the K-League All-Stars squad for Wednesday's game, but the Englishman has been forced to pull out through injury.

Tottenham supporters will be keeping a close eye on Yang Min-hyuk in Seoul after the teenage sensation completed his move to the Lilywhites. The young winger won't move to north London until January.

K-League XI predicted lineup vs Tottenham

K-League XI predicted lineup vs Tottenham (4-3-3): Hwang In-jae; Hwang Mun-ki, Park, Italo, Jeong; Oberdan, Cesinha Do-young; Min-hyuk, Iljutcenko, Tuci.

Tottenham team news

Emerson Royal has featured at centre-back in pre-season for Postecoglou so far, but his impending departure to Milan means he's unlikely to feature in Seoul.

Therefore, we could see Radu Dragusin, who's now teamed up with the squad, partner Archie Gray at the heart of Spurs' defence. Jamie Donley and Mikey Moore could both earn starts with Dejan Kulusevski continuing in his withdrawn number 9 role.

Richarlison is currently dealing with a calf injury but is hopeful of featuring at some point on the tour.

Tottenham predicted lineup vs K-League XI

Tottenham predicted lineup vs K-League XI (4-3-3): Vicario; Porro, Gray, Dragusin, Davies; Sarr, Bissouma, Maddison; Moore, Kulusevski, Son.

K-League XI vs Tottenham score prediction

It was a chaotic affair when Tottenham faced the K-League's best two years ago, and we shouldn't overlook the talent Korea's top flight boasts. However, the all-star outfit will be leaning on youth on Wednesday, including Tottenham newbie Min-hyuk, with several of the division's senior stars pulling out of the game.

With Spurs impressing in pre-season thus far, Postecoglou's side should be expected to enjoy themselves against a team that'll likely be bereft of cohesion and shy of star quality.

Prediction: K-League XI 2-5 Tottenham

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