Why Roberto De Zerbi has taken significant Omar Marmoush risk in Tottenham clash vs Newcastle
Omar Marmoush has been thrown straight into the Tottenham Hotspur starting line-up just days after being announced.
Roberto De Zerbi's side are looking to bounce back from their 3-0 defeat to Brentford last Saturday.
After their work in the market, the Lilywhites do have high expectations for this upcoming season.
Another defeat would certainly compound the disappointment in the Premier League so far.
And he has made a big call in regards to Marmoush, who has been handed his debut.
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Why Omar Marmoush call is a risk for Tottenham
Marmoush is a top player and Tottenham will want the Egyptian to be the difference maker they need.
However, after only being confirmed as a signing on 27 August, the African footballer will not have had much time to build relationships with his teammates.
Or adapt to the demands of his new manager.
It is a big call to throw him straight into the team, but the Italian may be looking at how he previously fared against their opposition.
According to Transfermarkt, Marmoush is routinely a thorn in the Geordies' side.
The Egyptian has scored seven goals and assisted one in just five appearances against Newcastle across his career.
In the line-up, Marmoush is joined by Mathys Tel in the forward department, with Mohammed Kudus also poised for a possible return.
It does also seem like Pedro Porro may also be deployed on the wing.
The Ghanaian has been named on Tottenham's bench for the first time following his long-term injury.
Either way, selecting someone who has had little time to adapt is quite the risk, and hopefully one that pays off.
The history Tottenham must be wary of against Newcastle
Spurs will be hoping for a win but Newcastle certainly won't make things easy.
Against the Lilywhites, the Toon have had plenty of joy away in N17 over the last few years.
Newcastle have won more away games against Spurs than they have against any other side.
Additionally, they have won three of their last four visits against the North London outfit.
With this starting lineup, and the decision made on Marmoush, De Zerbi will be looking to overrule those historical precedents.
And the forward will be hoping to start his Tottenham career as he means to go on, with either a goal or an assist adding to his collection against Newcastle.