Tottenham Hotspur faces a demanding schedule that will not ease in the near future. Coach Thomas Frank must carefully consider how to distribute the team’s energy across four competitions in which the club remains active. The next challenge is Wednesday’s League Cup match away against defending champions Newcastle United, followed by a home league fixture against Chelsea at the weekend.
At the pre-match press conference, Frank indicated his intention to make changes to the lineup after last weekend’s 3–0 win at Everton. He emphasized the need for rotation due to the congested calendar and the importance of keeping players fresh throughout a long season.
It remains uncertain who will be rested and who will get an opportunity. Newcastle is also expected to field a mixed lineup, promising an interesting comparison between both benches. Frank reported positive news regarding the fitness of Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie, and Dominic Solanke but did not reveal whether any of them would feature.
Young players such as Mathys Tel, Pape Sarr, and Lucas Bergvall are likely to be given chances. In defense, options are limited because of injuries to Romero and Radu Drăgușin, so Kota Takai could make his debut or one of the midfielders might be moved into defense.
Frank recognizes that no team wants to lose, yet if there is a competition suitable for experimentation and resting key players, it is the League Cup. Even so, Tottenham has delivered solid away performances in recent weeks, and supporters will be eager to see how the team performs again this time.
