Tottenham Hotspur head into matchday four of the Premier League season still searching for their first win after three outings without a victory.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side host Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday at 15:00 local time, with pressure mounting to deliver a positive result in front of their own supporters.
Nearly a month into the new campaign, Spurs are in desperate need of a morale-boosting performance to get their season moving in the right direction.
Antonin Kinsky has firmly established himself as the first-choice goalkeeper for the Lilywhites this term and is expected to retain his starting berth against the Toffees.
Pedro Porro remains the undisputed starter at right back, while Destiny Udogie is set to continue on the left side of the back four with Andy Robertson likely staying on the bench.
Sandro Tonali, who arrived from Newcastle United in the summer, is expected to keep his place in midfield despite not yet living up to expectations since his lucrative move.
Rodrigo Bentancur could drop out of the starting eleven, with January signing Conor Gallagher likely to slot into a deeper role alongside the Italian in the double pivot.
Gallagher played higher up the pitch in the previous fixture, but the predicted reshuffle would see him drop back to partner Tonali in central midfield.
That adjustment opens the door for £85 million star Mateus Fernandes to operate as the number ten, giving De Zerbi a more creative presence in the advanced midfield position.
Savio and Mathys Tel are expected to provide width on the right and left wings respectively, supporting Fernandes as Spurs look to create more consistent attacking threats.
Omar Marmoush, another expensive summer arrival, is set to lead the line for Tottenham Hotspur, with Dominic Solanke likely dropping to the bench for the home fixture.
The clash with Everton represents a significant opportunity for De Zerbi’s squad to finally get off the mark in the league and build some much-needed momentum early in the season.