Newcastle United Starting XI vs Spurs: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

Newcastle United Starting XI vs Spurs: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup Newcastle United Predicted XI vs Tottenham Hotspur: Gonzalez Set for Debut? Newcastle United head to North London to face Tottenham Hotspur with Matthias Jaissle facing a selection question that, in many respects, comes with a £50m price tag. Nico Gonzalez has arrived from Manchester City and, after being presented to the St James’ Park crowd before Wednesday’s 3-2 EFL Cup victory over West Brom, the midfielder is now available for his Newcastle United debut. The question is whether Jaissle immediately puts him into his Predicted XI against Tottenham Hotspur. Gonzalez Offers Jaissle Immediate Midfield Option Newcastle did plenty right during their 2-2 draw with Liverpool last weekend, although there were periods when greater control in midfield would have helped. Gonzalez has the technical qualities and Premier League experience to offer precisely that. At £50m, Newcastle have clearly signed him to play a significant role. There seems little reason to delay his introduction if his fitness levels are where Jaissle wants them. Photo IMAGO His inclusion would probably mean Lewis Miley or Sean Steur dropping out. Miley could have the stronger chance of retaining his place alongside Gonzalez, giving Newcastle a potentially intriguing combination of physical presence, composure and technical security. Elanga Faces Competition Around Newcastle Attack Anthony Elanga strengthened his claim to another start by scoring against Liverpool. His pace provides Newcastle with a direct outlet on the right and could become particularly useful against Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham Hotspur. Competition on the opposite flank is more complicated. Harvey Barnes scored twice during the 3-2 victory over West Brom, while Bazoumana Toure also found the net. Toure should be available despite “feeling a bit of pain” during the cup tie. Barnes may have done enough to earn the shirt. His ability to attack space and arrive in scoring positions could prove valuable if Tottenham commit numbers forward. Nick Woltemade is another likely starter. William Osula remains unavailable with a foot injury, leaving Woltemade in position to lead the attack with Yoane Wissa operating behind him. Defensive Injuries Limit Newcastle Choices Jaissle has fewer decisions to make defensively. Amar Dedic, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman and Lewis Hall are expected to form the back four, with Lukas Hornicek continuing in goal. Hornicek appears to have established himself as Newcastle’s first choice for now. The absences remain significant. Club captain Dan Burn is sidelined with ankle ligament damage, Joelinton is unavailable because of a groin problem and Tino Livramento remains out with a calf injury. That removes considerable experience and physicality from the Newcastle United squad. Newcastle United Predicted XI Against Tottenham Hotspur The most interesting selection remains Gonzalez. Newcastle have spent heavily to bring him to Tyneside and a difficult Premier League away fixture provides an immediate opportunity to demonstrate why. With Elanga carrying confidence from his goal against Liverpool and Barnes coming off a two goal performance, Jaissle can field a side with genuine attacking threat. Facing De Zerbi’s Tottenham will demand control as much as aggression, which makes Gonzalez’s potential introduction particularly significant. Newcastle United Predicted XI: Hornicek; Dedic, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Gonzalez, Miley; Elanga, Wissa, Barnes; Woltemade.