Vicario named starter for crucial Premier League clash against relegation-threatened Spurs host Nottingham Forest
Guglielmo Vicario has been confirmed in goal starting Tottenham's lineup this afternoon, marking a key decision following the club's recent injury struggles and seven players out from their squad last week; while Destiny Udogie remains available at left-back to potentially replace an injured defender for Spurs' vital Premier League encounter against Nottingham Forest.
Key Points
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1Guglielmo Vicario has been confirmed to start for Tottenham against Nottingham Forest after undergoing surgery and recovering from hernia issues.
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2Destiny Udogie is pushing hard to make his debut in the starting lineup at left-back following a successful return form injury earlier this month.
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3Both clubs are separated by just one point, making today's Premier League fixture highly significant for both Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest regarding their relegation battle status.
Developments
Guglielmo Vicario is fit enough for the starting lineup despite a confirmed hernia operation next week as Tottenham prepares their squad against Nottingham Forest. The match on Sunday will be crucial in Spurs' relegation battle, with Xavi Simons resting after his Champions League performance and Destiny Udogie unavailable due to injury while Archie Gray retains his place at center-back.
Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest are set for their Premier League match on Monday as both clubs enter it one point behind each other. Spurs aim to secure what could be their 2026 league victory after recent Champions League success, while Forest seeks momentum following a Europa League quarter-final win but without scoring in three consecutive matches since January.
Tottenham manager Igor Tudor is considering starting Destiny Udogie at left-back for their crucial Premier League match against relegation rivals Nottingham Forest. The team faces a tight selection battle with several players returning from injury or suspension, while Guglielmo Vicario remains the only confirmed omission due to an upcoming hernia operation scheduled until late April.
Tottenham faces ongoing squad injuries and suspensions that have hampered their performance over two seasons during a crucial relegation match. Despite positive updates from interim manager Igor Tudor regarding the fitness of players like Guglielmo Vicario, Dominic Solanke, Joao Palhinha, Destiny Udogie, Micky van de Ven, Richarlison, and Mathys Tel at least seven others remain unavailable due to various issues including hernia surgery needs.