Tottenham predicted XI vs Nottingham Forest: Pedro Porro experiment over as three changes made

Roberto De Zerbi could end his Pedro Porro experiment in Tottenham's clash with Nottingham Forest.

The Spanish World Cup winner lined up on the right side of attack in the 2-0 loss to Newcastle.

It was the second loss in two Premier League games for Spurs, despite spending £315million in the transfer market.

De Zerbi needs to do something different at the City Ground on Saturday, and he can start by putting one of his best assets in a position where he is experienced.

The Lilywhites still have plenty of injury issues to deal with, and that could affect the Italian's selection.

James Maddison could miss out, while the clash will come too soon for Dejan Kulusevski, Xavi Simons, and Wilson Odobert.

How Tottenham may line-up vs Nottingham Forest

Antonin Kinsky is the starting goalkeeper this season, and he is expected to keep his place, despite conceding twice against the Magpies.

Pedro Porro is predicted to return to a more familiar right-back role after completing just one of four cross attempts for a 25 per cent success rate in the North East, according to Fotmob data.

The experiment with him on the right wing, rather than in defence, was necessary, but it should be over after one game.

Jan Paul van Hecke might retain his spot next to Micky van de Ven, as the former Brighton man made eight defensive contributions against Matthias Jaissle's side.

Andy Robertson is predicted to keep his place at left-back, after the Scotsman made eight line-breaking passes last time out.

Rodrigo Bentancur and Sandro Tonali are expected to keep their spots in the base of midfielder, with Mateus Fernandes further forward.

The latter created the joint-most chances in the contest with the Geordies, with a total of three.

De Zerbi might opt to play all three new attacking signings in the front-line, with Savio, Omar Marmoush and Mykhailo Mudryk in contention to start.

Why Mudryk debut makes sense for De Zerbi

Mathys Tel failed with his two crossing attempts last weekend and completed just one of three dribble attempts, so he may drop out of the side immediately for Mudryk.

Throwing Mudryk in at the deep end may be a risk, as he has not played competitive football since November 2024.

However, he has worked with De Zerbi before and understands what he will demand tactically, so it makes sense to give him a debut immediately.