Igor Tudor loses faith in Radu Dragusin as three changes made – Tottenham predicted XI vs Fulham
Igor Tudor may have already lost faith in Radu Dragusin as he looks ahead to Tottenham’s clash with Fulham on Sunday.
Spurs take on Fulham with the aim of securing all three points at Craven Cottage for the first time since 2023.
However, that looks implausible given the Lilywhites’ current form, as they are just four points clear of the relegation zone and winless in the Premier League since the turn of the year.
Tudor will have to make drastic changes to the team that lost 4-1 to Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last Sunday, and with Kevin Danso now fit, Radu Dragusin could drop to the bench.
Kevin Danso replaces Radu Dragusin in three changes
Dragusin was bullied far too easily against Arsenal, and he opened himself up for criticism after failing to deal with Viktor Gyokeres.
The Romanian centre-back was linked with a move to Roma in the winter transfer window, although that move never materialised due to his lack of fitness.
Sunday’s performance showed exactly why he isn’t good enough to play for Spurs, and according to Sofascore, he won only 50 per cent of his ground duels against the Gunners.
| Stat | Dragusin |
| Appearances | 6 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.4% |
| Ground duels won | 44.8% |
| Aerial duels won | 52.9% |
Therefore, the returning Danso will likely take his place in the team to play alongside Joao Palhinha and Micky van de Ven.
Archie Gray will also drop out of the side for Pedro Porro, who could thrive in Tudor’s wing-back system.
And the final change could see Dominic Solanke come into the team for Pape Matar Sarr, with Conor Gallagher playing deeper in midfield and Randal Kolo Muani shifting out to the left wing.
Although Tottenham have been woeful defensively this season, Tudor has the players available to form an impressive front three.
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Here’s why Dominic Solanke must start as Tottenham’s lone striker
Despite scoring against Arsenal, Kolo Muani should play out wide for Tottenham and allow Solanke to play through the middle.
With Porro now fit again, the English striker is more likely to benefit from his excellent crossing, and he has previous experience of scoring on a consistent basis in the Premier League.
Solanke’s two goals against Man City were phenomenal, with the first being assisted by Xavi Simons’ excellent through ball.
Alongside Kolo Muani, all three players can form an effective partnership in attack, but it all depends on whether Tudor wishes to use the French striker out wide.
If he does, then Spurs will have a much more fluid front line, and it could hugely benefit them in their fight to avoid relegation.
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