Tottenham XI vs Bournemouth: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

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·8. März 2025

Tottenham XI vs Bournemouth: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero could both play but Spurs face another anxious wait over Dominic Solanke

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Tottenham could have both Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero available against Bournemouth but must wait to learn the extent of Dominic Solanke’s fresh knock.

The two centre-backs have both been long-term injury absentees but were unused substitutes in Thursday’s Europa League last-16 first-leg defeat away against AZ Alkmaar, with Ange Postecoglou of the view that the questionable quality of the pitch at AFAS Stadion would have made fielding either player an unnecessary risk.

Van de Ven and Romero are, however, likely “in line” to face the Cherries in the Premier League on Sunday, according to their manager.

Solanke made his comeback following seven weeks out with a knee injury as a second-half substitute against AZ Alkmaar, but had to be replaced himself in stoppage time by Dane Scarlett.

Asked for an update on Solanke, Postecoglou said on Friday morning: “It’s too early to tell. With Dom, it was [a] big [impact from] the knee into the back-side. He's probably a bit sore, but it’s a knock. So hopefully it settles down quickly.”

Speaking about Van de Ven and Romero, he said: “Yeah, they’re a chance [against Bournemouth]. Look, when I saw the pitch the night before, I pretty much made up my mind [that] I wasn’t going to risk them last night.

“It wasn’t a great pitch. It wasn’t steady underfoot. It wasn’t the sort of game where I felt I needed to expose them. A couple of extra days' training and recovery, and hopefully both are in line to feature.”

On Ben Davies, he said: “He’s actually training at the moment, so we’ll see how he feels.

“He’s definitely progressed and he feels good. We’ll see how he goes [in the] next 24–48 hours. There’s a chance.”

Postecoglou must decide whether to persist with January loan signing Mathys Tel up front, or whether to use him out wide instead. Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison are still out, along with Radu Dragusin.

Predicted Tottenham XI (4-3-3): Vicario; Spence, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Bergvall, Maddison; Johnson, Son, Tel

Doubts: Solanke, Davies

Injured: Kulusevski, Richarlison, Dragusin

Time and date: 2pm GMT on Sunday March 9, 2025

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

How to watch: Sky Sports