Ange Postecoglou to axe Romero – Tottenham predicted XI v Nottingham Forest
Ange Postecoglou could make as many as nine changes when Tottenham host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
Postecoglou arrived in Germany on Thursday (17 April) knowing defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt could see him sacked by Daniel Levy.
However, the Australian instead secured his biggest win as Tottenham manager as his side beat Frankfurt 1-0 at Deutsche Bank Park to reach the UEFA Europa League semi-final.
As a result, spirits will be high at Hotspur Way, and all focus will be on winning the Europa League this season. However, for now, Postecoglou and his players must shift their attention slightly as they prepare to welcome Nottingham Forest to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Monday (21 April).
Postecoglou ‘to axe Cristian Romero v Nottingham Forest’
Guglielmo Vicario’s reaction at full-time against Frankfurt demonstrated just how big that win was, with the Italian making five saves and keeping a clean sheet [Sofascore], and he is likely to be one of just two players who keep their place against Forest.
With all eyes on the Europa League, Postecoglou is likely to rest Romero and Micky van de Ven.
| Fixture | Date | Venue |
| Tottenham v Bodø/Glimt | 1 May | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| Bodø/Glimt v Tottenham | 8 May | Aspmyra Stadion |
Romero shone against Frankfurt, making 10 clearances, winning nine of his 12 duels, and even succeeding with 100 per cent of his dribble attempts, while van de Ven also made 10 clearances and won six of his nine duels.
Ben Davies and Kevin Danso are likely to come in for the Spurs duo, while Archie Gray could replace Pedro Porro at right-back, with Djed Spence coming in for Destiny Udogie at left-back.
After suffering a knock against Frankfurt, James Maddison is likely to miss out against Forest and could be replaced by Dejan Kulusevski as the Swede looks to regain match fitness.
Meanwhile, Rodrigo Bentancur, who completed 91 per cent of his passes and won 100 per cent of his aerial duels against Frankfurt, could be replaced by Pape Matar Sarr, while Yves Bissouma comes in for Lucas Bergvall, who succeeded with 100 per cent of his dribble attempts in Germany.
Postecoglou to axe Dominic Solanke v Nottingham Forest
Solanke scored the winner for Tottenham at Deutsche Bank Park, converting from the penalty spot in the 43rd minute. However, he is likely to be rested with Richarlison coming into the side.
Mathys Tel succeeded with just 20 per cent of his attempted dribbles in Germany, and could be replaced by Wilson Odobert on the left, while Brennan Johnson keeps his place on the right after playing three key passes in Spurs’ win against Frankfurt.