Tottenham predicted lineup vs West Ham - pre-season friendly
- Spurs announced 31-player pre-season squad on Friday
- Harry Kane included amid Bayern Munich interest
- Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has stayed at home
Tottenham will play their first game of the Ange Postecoglou era when they take on London rivals West Ham in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday.
Spurs are once again embarking on a new campaign with a fresh face in the dugout, with Australian Postecoglou tasked with lifting the mood around the club after Antonio Conte's glum exit.
Summer signings have been included in the squad for the tour of Australia and Asia while some previously forgotten stars could make returns ahead of potential summer exits.
Here's the side Postecoglou for his first game in charge.
Tottenham predicted lineup vs West Ham (4-3-3)
GK: Guglielmo Vicario - With Hugo Lloris left at home to explore transfer possibilities, summer signing Vicario should come straight into the starting XI for his unofficial club bow.
RB: Pedro Porro - Has some defensive deficiencies to work out but his attacking threat from full-back was a bright spark towards the end of the 2022/23 season.
CB: Cristian Romero - Missed the end of last term with a knock but seems to be getting stuck in again, judging by the nasty leg gash Sergio Reguilon suffered in training.
CB: Eric Dier - Spurs are considering letting Dier go this summer but as a regular starter last season he may feature here for continuity purposes.
LB: Destiny Udogie - Spurs fans will hope to get their first glimpse of Italian flier Udogie in their colours on Tuesday after his loan at Udinese.
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CM: Pape Matar Sarr - Gave encouraging displays in the backend of last season but will have to impress the new boss over the summer or face being loaned out.
CM: Yves Bissouma - Will hope to avoid injuries and rediscover his Brighton form having endured a patchy first season in north London.
RW: Manor Solomon - The new arrival has fierce competition for a spot with Richarlison and Dejan Kulusevski also competing but may still get the nod.
ST: Harry Kane - Is still at Spurs amid continued Bayern Munich interest. Will likely take the captain's armband with Lloris not involved on the tour.
LW: Son Heung-min - Another who suffered during the 2022/23, Son will be targeting a return to his Golden Boot form of 2021/22.
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