Leeds vs Tottenham confirmed line-ups: Tel starts as Solanke and Maddison named on bench
Mathys Tel starts for Tottenham against Leeds, with Dominic Solanke and James Maddison among the substitutes. Leeds name Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha in their starting XI.
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Mathys Tel starts for Tottenham against Leeds, with Dominic Solanke and James Maddison among the substitutes. Leeds name Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha in their starting XI.
James Trafford starts in goal for the hosts, while Antonin Kinsky is selected for Spurs. Both teams have named nine substitutes.
Leeds confirmed starting XI
Leeds: Trafford, Bogle, Justin, Elvedi, Muharemovic, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Longstaff, Tanaka, Nmecha, Calvert-Lewin.
Substitutes: Zetterer, Bard, Bijol, Rodon, Gruev, James, Wilson, Aaronson, Okafor.
Ethan Ampadu, Sean Longstaff and Ao Tanaka all start, with Daniel James, Brenden Aaronson and Noah Okafor available from the bench. Joe Rodon and Jaka Bijol are also among the replacements.
Tottenham confirmed starting XI
Tottenham: Kinsky, Gray, Van Hecke, Van de Ven, Robertson, Tonali, Fernandes, Porro, Marmoush, Kudus, Tel.
Substitutes: Gunter, Senesi, Gallagher, Maddison, Solanke, Kulusevski, Bentancur, Davies, Williams-Barnett.
Archie Gray starts against his former club. Omar Marmoush and Mohammed Kudus join Tel in the starting side, while Pedro Porro is also selected.
Spurs have several attacking alternatives among their substitutes, with Dejan Kulusevski joining Maddison and Solanke on the bench. Conor Gallagher and Rodrigo Bentancur provide further midfield options.
What stands out from the selections?
Analysis: Leeds have selected both Nmecha and Calvert-Lewin, giving them two forward options from the start. Tottenham have held several established attackers in reserve, leaving scope to change their approach during the match.
The players are listed in the supplied team-sheet order. That order alone does not confirm either team’s formation or the positions they will occupy.
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