Spurs vs Copenhagen: Confirmed Line-ups and Substitute Players
Get ready for an exciting UEFA Champions League match as Tottenham Hotspur takes on FC Copenhagen at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium! Here's the lowdown on the starting line-up and substitutes for this crucial matchday four encounter.
Manager Thomas Frank has made some strategic changes to the team that faced Chelsea on Saturday. The spotlight shines on Cristian Romero, who takes the captain's armband and leads the defense as the central defender. Alongside him, Destiny Udogie makes his first start in a month and his debut in this prestigious competition, adding depth to the backline.
One notable adjustment involves Lucas Bergvall, who unfortunately cannot play due to concussion protocols. Brennan Johnson steps up to replace him, while Wilson Odobert takes the place of Mohammed Kudus, who misses out tonight. The final swap sees Xavi Simons come in for Joao Palhinha in midfield, bringing a fresh dynamic to the team.
Yusuf Akhamrich, a talented forward from the academy, makes his first appearance in a matchday squad, joining the substitutes' bench. This move showcases the club's commitment to developing young talent.
Here's the starting XI that will take on Copenhagen:
- Goalkeeper: Vicario
- Right-back: Xavi
- Left-back: Udogie
- Centre-back: Romero (Captain)
- Right-wing: Johnson
- Left-wing: Pedro Porro
- Centre-mid: Odobert
- Attacking midfielder: Sarr
- Central midfielder: Bentancur
- Left-back: van de Ven
- Striker: Kolo Muani
And the substitutes ready to make an impact:
- Kinsky
- Austin
- Danso
- Palhinha
- Richarlison
- Spence
- Scarlett
- Kyerematen
- Akhamrich
- Rowswell
Stay tuned as the match unfolds, and let the drama and skill of the UEFA Champions League captivate you!
