James Maddison To Start? | 4-3-3 Tottenham Predicted Lineup Against Eintracht Frankfurt | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur will host Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of the quarterfinal of the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 season at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Spurs are having a poor season in the Premier League and are languishing at the bottom of the points table. Their only way to get European football and save the job of Ange Postecoglou will be to win the Europa League. Spurs are coming to this game on the back of a 3-1 win against Southampton in the Premier League.

Dejan Kulusevski and Kevin Danso are expected to be sidelined for the next two weeks, and hence, they are likely to miss both legs of the quarterfinal of the Europa League. Radu Dragusin will miss the rest of the season with an ACL tear. Timo Werner will not be part of the squad as he is not registered for the Europa League. Rodrigo Bentancur is back from suspension to be eligible to feature in this game. Let us take a look at the predicted lineup of Tottenham against Frankfurt.

4-3-3 Tottenham Predicted Lineup Against Eintracht Frankfurt:

Defence:

Tottenham’s defense is shaping up nicely for their clash with Frankfurt. In goal, Guglielmo Vicario has been a steady presence, pulling off clutch saves this season. At right-back, Pedro Porro’s pace and crossing could give Frankfurt’s wingers a headache. Center-back duo Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven will be expected to start the game. Romero’s aggression pairs perfectly with Van de Ven’s speed and composure. Then there is Destiny Udogie at left-back, a young star who has been doing pretty well recently.

Midfield:

Tottenham’s midfield could be a fascinating mix against Frankfurt. Lucas Bergvall is expected to slot at right central midfield, bringing fresh energy and a knack for breaking lines—exciting stuff for an 18-year-old! James Maddison is expected to play as the left central midfielder, and his vision and passing could help Spurs control the tempo. Meanwhile, Rodrigo Bentancur will be back as the central defensive midfielder and will add steel and experience, ready to disrupt Frankfurt’s rhythm with his tackling.

Attack:

Tottenham’s attack against Frankfurt looks primed to thrill. Brennan Johnson is expected to feature on the right wing and has the pace to torch defenders, while Dominic Solanke up top brings a physical edge and a nose for goals—perfect for breaking Frankfurt’s backline. Then there will be Son Heung-min on the left, Tottenham’s captain and wizard with the ball, ready to weave magic. If these three sync up, Frankfurt’s defense might be in for a long night.