Tottenham Predicted XI vs Newcastle: Mourinho recalls £30m man, 26-year-old also starts

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Jose Mourinho shuffled his pack to ensure Europa League progression during this hectic early-season period for Tottenham this week.

Spurs eventually saw off Shkendija 3-1 in North Macedonia having narrowly dodged a four-game week.

The abandoned match against Leyton Orient gave Mourinho’s men brief respite, and the Portuguese also gave some of his top players a night off on Thursday.

Eric Dier, 26, was an unused substitute in midweek but will expect to be restored to the starting lineup for the visit of Newcastle on Sunday.

Matt Doherty, Ben Davies and Davinson Sanchez should complete the back four in front of Hugo Lloris.

£30 million (BBC) Moussa Sissoko was another who got a night on the bench, and the Frenchman will hope to face his former club here.

Harry Winks and Giovani Lo Celso should add further legs in the engine room in Mourinho’s 4-3-3 system.

Heung-min Son and Harry Kane are both on fire and should play here.

It’s unlikely they’ll get much rest until Gareth Bale is fit again or Spurs sign the long-awaited backup striker.

Lucas came on as sub last night and should start on the right, looking to make the most of his chances to impress Mourinho until Bale is back in the frame.