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Tottenham vs Fulham: Preview, predictions and lineups

    Tottenham face a visit from fellow London outfit Fulham this Sunday
    Spurs riding high after 4-0 demolition of Man City last weekend
    Cottagers suffered bruising defeat to Wolves last time out

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to build on last weekend's 4-0 thrashing of Manchester City when they host Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

The Lilywhites sparkled at the Etihad Stadium as they swatted an out-of-sorts Man City team aside, following a memorable victory up with a home 2-2 draw in the Europa League against Claudio Ranieri's Roma. A stoppage-time Mats Hummels effort prevented Spurs from a second consecutive victory following the November international period.

Just hours before Tottenham demolished Man City, fellow capital side Fulham were on the end of their own humiliation. Despite Alex Iwobi opening the scoring with a stunner, the Cottagers proceeded to concede four unanswered goals to struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers on home soil in what was a hugely disappointing defeat.

Here is 90min's guide to Sunday's all-London duel.

What time does Tottenham vs Fulham kick-off?

    Location: London, England
    Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
    Date: Sunday 1 December
    Kick-off Time: 13:30 GMT / 08:30 ET / 05:30 PT
    Referee: Darren Bond
    VAR: Craig Pawson

Tottenham vs Fulham H2H Record (Last Five Games)
    ottenham: 3 wins
    Fulham: 2 wins
    Draws: 0

    Last meeting: Fulham 3-0 Tottenham (16 March 2024) - Premier League

Current form (all competitions)

Tottenham	Fulham
Tottenham 2-2 Roma - 28/11/24	Fulham 1-4 Wolves - 23/11/24
Man City 0-4 Tottenham - 23/11/24	Crystal Palace 0-2 Fulham - 09/11/24
Tottenham 1-2 Ipswich - 10/11/24	Fulham 2-1 Brentford - 04/11/24
Galatasaray 3-2 Tottenham - 07/11/24	Everton 1-1 Fulham - 26/10/24
Tottenham 4-1 Aston Villa - 03/11/24	Fulham 1-3 Aston Villa - 19/10/24

How to watch Tottenham vs Fulham on TV - UK and US

Country	TV channel/live stream
United Kingdom	Not televised
United States	Peacock
Canada	fuboTV Canada

Tottenham team news
Tottenham have a number of injuries across their squad but their most notable absentees come in defence. Guglielmo Vicario is missing in goal as he recovers from surgery on an ankle injury, while Micky van de Ven is sidelined due to a hamstring issue.

Cristian Romero has missed both games since the international break and appears unlikely to feature against Fulham. However, he is edging closer to a return and Ange Postecoglou refused to rule him out of contention for the Cottagers' visit.

Rodrigo Bentancur is still serving his suspension and Richarlison, Wilson Odobert and Mikey Moore are all out of action.

Tottenham predicted lineup vs Fulham
Tottenham predicted lineup vs Fulham (4-3-3): Forster; Porro, Dragusin, Davies, Udogie; Kulusevski, Bissouma, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, Son.

Fulham team news
Joachim Andersen sustained a calf injury against Wolves and the centre-back will be missing for the "next few games" at the very least according to his manager Marco Silva. With Jorge Cuenca also sidelined, Fulham find themselves short on central defenders.

Ryan Sessegnon could miss a return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium due to a knock, while Harrison Reed is unavailable in the centre of the park after undergoing knee surgery over the November international break.

Fulham predicted lineup vs Tottenham
Fulham predicted lineup vs Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Leno; Tete, Diop, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Iwobi, Pereira, Traore; Jimenez.

Tottenham vs Fulham score prediction
It would be typical of Tottenham to follow up last weekend's mauling of Man City with a tame defeat to Fulham on home soil. However, with Silva's side having suffered their own embarrassment last time out, Spurs could take advantage of some mental fragility.

Either way, Sunday's affair should be a cracker. Both sides have a myriad of attacking threats and are likely to fight fire with fire in north London. Goals should follow as a result, especially given that neither side is particularly impressive defensively, and we're backing Spurs to edge an entertaining affair.

Prediction: Tottenham 3-2 Fulham



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Fulham boss Marco Silva calls on ex-Arsenal stars to upset Tottenham
Fulham travel to Tottenham on Saturday with Marco Silva calling on his ex-Arsenal trio of Emile Smith Rowe, Reiss Nelson and Alex Iwobi to be the heroes

Marco Silva has rallied his former Arsenal aces to spearhead Fulham's charge against Tottenham. A win would catapult the Cottagers above their city rivals in the standings, as they seek redemption from their upset at Wolves' hands last weekend.

Silva is banking on Emile Smith Rowe, Reiss Nelson and Alex Iwobi, all Arsenal youth products, to become match-winning heroes. He admits: "I haven't spoken with Emile, Reiss or with Alex about this situation. However, probably their feeling is going to be different about the game.

The Fulham boss anticipates that Spurs fans might give them a frosty reception, adding: "The reaction towards them from the Tottenham fans is also probably going to be different than with me or Kenny Tete or Issa Diop.

"If it can give them a different level of motivation, then it would be good for us."

"They are in Fulham now and they fight really hard for us.

"I know they are proud to be part of the club in this part of their careers."

On the other side, Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou maintains an adventurous stance, expressing disinterest in defensive gameplay despite a recent Europa League slip-up versus Roma. While Silva acknowledges great respect for Postecoglou, he emphasizes his own tactical adaptability as vital for Fulham's competitive edge in the top flight, concluding: "You adjust things, you are always trying to add things and in life, you can never stand still.

"Yes, in some moments I know I like to play football and be on the front foot but sometimes it does depend on the opponent and whether the other team allows you to do it.

"What I see from Ange is that you can always talk about the identity of the team.

"You can choose an idea but you have to convince the players.

"I really respect him, I have my idea and identity and what I see from Tottenham is one clear idea from a very good manager and he goes with it until the end."

Fulham will be missing influential centre-back Joachim Andersen for the match, as the Dane has sustained a calf injury in the match against Wolves, while Harrison Reed, Jorge Cuenca, and Ryan Sessegnon will also be out of action.



https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1982791/Fulham-Marco-Silva-Arsenal-Tottenham

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Ange could stop Smith Rowe by unleashing "outstanding" Spurs star
Tottenham Hotspur have a chance to surge into the top four with a win this weekend. This is something that is dependent on other results, but if Chelsea lose to Aston Villa and the Lilywhites manage to beat Fulham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, they will leapfrog the Blues and could go into fourth.

 It has been a curious run of form for Ange Postecoglou's side, who have won three of their last five in the top flight but, on the other hand, lost twice.

The defeats came against Ipswich Town and Crystal Palace, with their most recent top-flight win coming away to Manchester City. However, in midweek, they dropped points in the Europa League at home to Roma.

Spurs' performance vs. Roma
After a memorable victory at the Etihad Stadium last weekend, the Lilywhites failed to win in Europe against a struggling Roma side, now managed by former Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri.

 It was certainly a frustrating evening for Postecoglou's side, who were held to a 2-2 draw by I Giallorossi, with Mats Hummels scoring a 91st-minute equaliser.

First first goals from Son Heung-min and Brennan Johnson, either side of a strike from Evan Ndicka meant the North Londoners thought they had all three points, but they could not hold on.

Johnson's goal continues a superb run of form for the Welshman. After a first season that showed great promise, the Nottingham-born winger has really kicked on. He has nine goals and one assist in 19 games across all competitions this term, a very impressive start indeed.

Dejan Kulusevski started in midfield again as a number 10, the role he has recently got the nod in ahead of James Maddison. He started alongside Rodrigo Bentancur, who is currently banned from domestic football, and Pape Matar Sarr, who has been a key member of the squad under Postecoglou.

 With the Australian boss deciding to rotate his midfield against Roma, it could certainly be argued that they missed the influence of Yves Bissouma in the middle of the park. It seems likely he will slot back into the side against Fulham, where he will have a big role to play.

Bissouma's important role vs. Fulham
Malian international Bissouma has had a curious role in the Lilywhites side this term. He has struggled to lock down a permanent spot in the team, starting five out of nine games he has played in the top flight. He has also made four appearances in the Europa League and one in the Carabao Cup.

 Postecoglou could well decide to go back to his midfield that beat Pep Guardiola's side last weekend, which was Maddison, Sarr and Bissouma. It not only brought quality on the ball but defensive nous which could be invaluable when looking to stop one of Fulham's key players, former Arsenal star Emile Smith Rowe.

It has been a fantastic start to life at Craven Cottage for the Hale End academy graduate. In 12 Premier League games this term, he has scored three times and grabbed two assists. It is fair to say Smith Rowe is very much a dangerman for his former rivals to be wary of.

 Bissouma, who earns £55k-per-week, could be a key player for Spurs this weekend, as they look to stop the Fulham attacking midfielder's momentum.

Defensively, he has performed well this term, as shown by the stats from Squawka, winning 5.6 duels and making 4.1 ball recoveries per 90 minutes.

Indeed, it is the engine that the 28-year-old will bring to the middle of the park that could be a key part of stopping Smith Rowe.

The England international is energetic with the ball at his feet and Bissouma's energy in the midfield will play a big part, given he will be able to relentlessly track him throughout the game and hopefully for Spurs, not give him much time on the ball.

 It seems likely that Bissmoua, described as "outstanding" by football statistician Statman Dave, will slot back into the midfield against the Cottagers.

Postecoglou seems unlikely to change a winning formula against Manchester City, and the Malian international could play a key role in stopping Smith Rowe, as Spurs hunt for a place in the top four.



https://www.footballfancast.com/ange-could-stop-smith-rowe-by-unleashing-outstanding-spurs-star-bissouma/

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Andreas Pereira is an egotistical cretin who doesn't deserve Fulham, let alone Marseille
Footballers all being stupid is a trite claim disproven by many of them being hailed as clever so-and-sos in their subsequent managerial or punditry careers and through the erudite interviews given by those still playing.

We no longer need to champion Frank Lampard and his A in Latin as the irrefutable evidence of footballer smarts now that former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini's Levulinic acid business is valued at £10bn.

But occasionally a footballer does something so dumb that it undoes all of the fine work of Louis Saha, whose social network company 'AxisStars' has thousands of users and means he has a net worth of over £4bn, or Romelu Lukaku, who can speak five languages fluently.

What was Andreas Pereira thinking?

    "From outside [England], there was an offer from Marseille, we talked, and unfortunately it didn't work out. It would be really cool [to go to Marseille] because of the way [Roberto] De Zerbi plays football. I was looking forward to it, but we'll see now in January or at the end of the season if there will be a transfer or if I'll stay at Fulham."

Absolutely fine to want to go to leave Fulham and join Marseille. Absolutely fine to be disappointed that the move didn't transpire. We also have no problem with him saying it publicly as long as he can deal with what we would suggest is going to be an ill-mannered reception from the Fulham fans, many of whom already have frosty feelings towards a player with a very high opinion of himself, that they would say hasn't been earned through performance but bolstered by one or two stats that lead those not watching Fulham on a regular basis to believe they're lucky to have him.

Only Dejan Kulusevski (33) has created more chances than Pereira (32) this season. But 22 of those have come from set pieces and although that's obviously a useful skill it's something of a misleading stat as no Premier League player has taken more than Pereira's 56 corners this season and he also has a monopoly over free-kicks at Fulham, for whom he's contributed no assists.

His ten chances created without the aid of the referee's whistle makes him the sixth-most creative open-play Fulham player behind Alex Iwobi (23), Adama Traoré (17), Emile Smith Rowe (14), Reiss Nelson (12) and Antonee Robinson (11). Other than Robinson, they've also all scored this season. Pereira hasn't.

His pass percentage of 76.7 per cent is the third-lowest of any Fulham player, which could be forgiven if he was playing loads of passes into the box, but he's managed just 12 all season, or if he was threading through balls on a regular basis, but he's only completed ten of those.

In short, he's a fraud, whose idiocy and ego came to the fore in the interview with PL Brasil.

We can't think of any reason for him saying Marseille were interested during the summer other than him being embarrassed to be playing for Fulham. His agent knows he wants a move; Fulham presumably do to. There's nothing to be gained from announcing it in the middle of a season other than in the false hope of alleviating what must be one of the strongest cases of imposter syndrome on record.

Rocking up to international duty with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Arsenal and Manchester City stars and having to explain that you play for a team in West London, but not that one, is a recipe for feelings of inadequacy.

Given he's sharing the field with Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Rodrygo and Gabriel we absolutely understand why he feels that way, but that's got nothing to do with him playing for Fulham and everything to do with him barely being fit to lace those players' boots.

It was as though he was making the comments in an era before the advent of social media or even the internet. There is no way such a bolshie claim wasn't going to be picked up by multiple outlets covering the Premier League on the lookout for controversy. Either he is absurdly naive or wanted that to happen, in which case the Fulham fans have every right to voice their displeasure on Sunday and in every game Pereira plays ahead of his underserved move to a bigger team, assuming Marseille or whoever else don't wise up to his fraudulence in the meantime.



https://www.football365.com/news/opinion-andreas-pereira-egotistical-cretin-doesnt-deserve-fulham-marseille

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'Their feeling will be different' - Fulham coach banks on Arsenal products including Iwobi to stun Tottenham
Fulham manager Marco Silva is looking to his former Arsenal stars, including Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi, to lead the charge against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

A victory would propel Fulham above their North London rivals in the Premier League standings, providing redemption after their recent setback against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The Nigerian international in particular, has been a standout performer for Fulham this season.

Iwobi has seamlessly integrated into Silva's system, registering five goal contributions (three goals and two assists) in twelve Premier League appearances this term.

His recent form, highlighted by a stunning goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers, has earned him widespread praise.

The 47-year-old gaffer has placed his faith in Emile Smith Rowe, Reiss Nelson, and Alex Iwobi, all products of Arsenal's Hale End academy, to be the difference-makers in the crucial clash.

While he hasn't explicitly discussed the match with the trio, he believes their Arsenal ties could ignite an extra spark of motivation.

"I haven't spoken with Emile, Reiss or with Alex about this situation," Silva admitted as quoted by the Daily Express.

"However, probably their feeling is going to be different about the game. If it can give them a different level of motivation, then it would be good for us.

"They are in Fulham now and they fight really hard for us. I know they are proud to be part of the club in this part of their careers."

As Fulham prepare to face their fierce rivals, Iwobi and his fellow Arsenal alums will be eager to leave their mark on the match and contribute to a potential upset.

Their experience and familiarity with the London derby atmosphere could prove crucial in securing a vital three points for the Cottagers.

The former Everton man became Nigeria's all-time assist provider in Premier League history on September 21, 2024 when he set up fellow Emile Smith Rowe, in a 3-1 win against Newcastle United at Craven Cottage, a key statistic he previously shared with the legendary Arsenal striker Nwankwo Kanu.

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Ange Postecoglou gives key Tottenham injury update ahead of Fulham clash
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou has given a big update on the availability of their star center-back Cristian Romero ahead of their forthcoming encounter against Fulham.

The defender has missed his club's last two games due to a foot injury he sustained against Aston Villa earlier this month. The injury happened again while he was on international duty with Argentina over the break.

In their last league match, the Lilywhites secured a remarkable 4-0 win against the defending champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. They also marked their presence in the European competition with a 2-2 draw against Roma in a Europa League group-stage match.

It is worth mentioning that Postecoglou's team is already without first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who will be out for months after sustaining ankle surgery, as well as forward Richarlison, winger Wilson Odobert, and forward Mikey Moore, all of whom are injured.

Romero to miss the match against Fulham
Postecoglou has clarified that Romero is 'unlikely' to be available for their upcoming match against the Cottagers.

    "Romero is closer and is probably the closest. But again, probably unlikely, I'm not ruling him out. He has got to get through a few things today and we have another session tomorrow."

The probable unavailability of the Argentine International leaves his club coach with no option other than opting for the defending duo of Radu Dragusin and Ben Davies for their forthcoming game at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.

Currently earning around £ 165,000 per week, Romero is a key defensive player for his Australian coach, and his absence is a significant concern for his club.

Postecoglou may need to modify the tactics that are thought to be ideal for the game and the players, given the absence of his leading defender. The experienced coach might adopt a more defensive approach or alter formations to provide additional support defensively.

Currently holding the seventh position in the ongoing season of England's top-tier football, Spurs will undoubtedly need Romero back as soon as possible to advance in the points table.



https://tothelaneandback.com/2024/12/01/ange-postecoglou-gives-key-tottenham-injury-update-ahead-of-fulham-clash/

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Postecoglou Must Unleash Tottenham 'Sensation' to Keep Top 4 Hopes Alive
Tottenham Hotspur host Fulham tomorrow afternoon, looking to follow up their emphatic victory over Manchester City last weekend with another win, and Ange Postecoglou should consider handing Archie Gray his first Premier League start.

Gray has been limited mostly to appearances in the Europa League and the EFL Cup since arriving from Leeds United in the summer, with Postecoglou granting him just 46 total league minutes. However, the 18-year-old impressed in mid-week at left-back against Roma, and ought to be in the reckoning to feature against Fulham.

With Rodrigo Bentancur suspended, and Spurs leaking goals in recent games, Gray should be added to the midfield trio, to add increased defensive stability and a metronomic passer to the middle of the park. Otherwise, Fulham's offensive threat could overwhelm Postecoglou's team, and they risk suffering a damaging defeat in their top four pursuit.

Postecoglou Should Start Gray vs Fulham
He's deserving of minutes
 After an exceptional breakthrough campaign at Elland Road, Tottenham opted to spend £30 million on Gray, with Postecoglou keen on snapping the talented teenager up early in his career. While the versatile midfielder, described as a 'sensation', likely expected to be integrated slowly, he also likely expected more playing time than he's been given thus far.

Bentancur is currently serving a seven-game Premier League ban, and thus a spot should open up for Gray to play against Fulham. Spurs shipped two goals to Roma on Thursday, two against Ipswich and three against Galatasaray prior to the international break, indicating a clear vulnerability to their back-line, which could be aleviated somewhat by Gray's defensive awareness and positioning.

Having played in both full-back positions on numerous occasions throughout his fledgling career, the youngster has the ability to read the game and thus prevent transitions, an area which has been a weakness for Spurs. Against the Cottagers, who carry an abundance of threat in transition with the likes of Reiss Nelson, Adama Traore and Emile Smith Rowe, Gray's attributes in this area will be very useful.

Opting for Yves Bissouma, alongside Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison, could leave Tottenham exposed on the counter-attack, while they also require a high volume passer to help break Marco Silva's team down. Thus, to claim all three points and prevent themselves from dropping out of the top four race, Gray must start.



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"Tottenham agree a loan deal" – Club insider makes interesting loan claim about PL defender linked with January move
Tottenham are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Fulham centre-back Joachim Andersen in the upcoming transfer window.

However, club insider John Wenham believes a permanent deal appears to be off the table. Instead, a loan deal might be the only realistic option for the Lilywhites.

Wenham, a well-respected figure in the Spurs community, has offered his insights on the matter. He noted that Fulham, who signed Andersen on a permanent deal this summer for a reported £30 million, would likely be hesitant to sanction a full transfer so soon.

Wenham: Spurs more likely to sign Joachim Andersen on loan than on a permanent deal
According to him, while Andersen is a high-calibre defender who has previously been on Tottenham's radar, a loan agreement would be the more plausible route if Spurs were to pursue him seriously.

Speaking to Tottenham News, the pundit said:

"Andersen is a good player, but he only joined Fulham this summer.

"Therefore, I don't see a permanent transfer happening. Tottenham were linked with him previously and didn't make a move then.

"I don't see that transfer happening unless Tottenham agree a loan deal. I just can't see a permanent transfer happening."

Andersen's reputation as a seasoned Premier League defender adds to his appeal. The Danish international boasts 144 appearances in England's top flight, including an impressive stint at Crystal Palace, where he formed a solid partnership with Marc Guehi and established himself as one of the league's most reliable defenders.

Since his move to Fulham, the 28-year-old has continued to excel, starting in all nine league appearances this season.

Despite Andersen's obvious quality, Tottenham iare already well-equipped in central defence. Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven have formed a formidable pairing, while Radu Drăgușin and Ben Davies provide additional depth. However, given their current injury crisis at the back, with both Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven out injured, it will not be a surprise if Spurs would look to add another centre-back in January.

Any potential loan deal for Andersen would depend on Fulham's willingness to part with a player who has quickly become integral to their setup. Given his importance and the recent financial commitment to secure his services, such a move may prove challenging.



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Up next: Tottenham Hotspur (a)
Fulham face a stern test this afternoon when they visit Tottenham Hotspur in another London derby as they seek to get back on track following last weekend's home thrashing by Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The task of triumphing of Tottenham's home turf, something they haven't managed since Dimitar Berbatov scored the only goal against his former employers in March 2013, is made harder by the fact that Marco Silva only has two fit centre halves to choose from. Calvin Bassey will be paired with Issa Diop against Spurs after Joachim Andersen injured his calf in the closing stages of the defeat by Wolves, with the Danish defender set to be out for 'some weeks', according to the Fulham head coach. Summer signing Jorge Cuenca picked up an injury during training this week, whilst Ryan Sessegnon is doubtful for this game with another injury and Harrison Reed is a long-term absentee with a knee injury.

Spurs were at their scintillating best as they doled out more pain to Pep Guardiola by beating Manchester City 4-0 at the Etihad last weekend. Ange Postecoglou's side have struggled for consistency this season, something underlined by the fact that they were denied a win over Roma in the Europa League on Thursday night by a late equaliser from Mats Hummels. They may be defensively vulnerable, but going forward Tottenham look devastatingly dangerous having reshaped their forward line following the departure of England captain Harry Kane.

Brennan Johnson, back on the scoresheet in midweek against Roma, is in a rich vein of form on the wing whilst Dejan Kulusevski was superb against Manchester City and poses a threat to every Premier League full back with his intelligent running and use of the ball. Son Heung-Mon remains one of the most accomplished attacking midfielders in Europe and, with the addition of Dominic Solanke up front, Fulham's rather makeshift defence could be very busy from the outset. That's before we consider the playmaking ability of James Maddison, who seemed to lead City a merry dance last weekend and must be close to a national team recall under the new coach Thomas Tuchel.

Tottenham's quest for back-to-back Premier League clean sheets for the first time since last October, when they last beat Fulham at home after a couple of mistakes by Bassey, may have to commence without the services of central defender Christian Romero, who is considered 'unlikely' to be fit after struggling with a toe injury, according to Postecoglou. Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, virtually an ever-present since the Australian took over from Antonio Conte, faces a long spell on the sidelines after fracturing an ankle so Forster is set to play in his first Premier League game since May 2023. Midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur remains suspended domestically so will sit out this game having featured against Roma.

Silva's selection will be interesting after the way his side subsided so supinely having taken the lead against Wolves. The Fulham boss talked Kenny Tete's credentials as a centre back, but it seems most likely that Diop, a regular starter in the Whites' first season back in the top flight, will come in to partner Bassey, so as not to completely reshape the back four. It remains to be seen whether Andreas Pereira's public courting of a move to Marseilles will impact on his playing time. The Brazilian international has been below his best this season and, if Sander Berge has shaken off the illness that prevented him featuring last weekend, then playing the Norwegian alongside a fit-again Sasa Lukic should make Fulham's central midfielder much tougher to play through. There also remains a possibility of a starting place for Harry Wilson, who has proven so impressive coming off the bench in recent weeks.

MY FULHAM XI (4-2-3-1): Leno; Tete, A. Robinson, Diop, Bassey; Lukic, Berge; Traore, Iwobi, Smith Rowe; Jimenez. Subs: Benda, Castagne, Amissah, King, Cairney, Pereira, Wilson, Nelson, Muniz.



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"Tottenham agree a loan deal" – Club insider makes interesting loan claim about PL defender linked with January move
Tottenham are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Fulham centre-back Joachim Andersen in the upcoming transfer window.

However, club insider John Wenham believes a permanent deal appears to be off the table. Instead, a loan deal might be the only realistic option for the Lilywhites.

Wenham, a well-respected figure in the Spurs community, has offered his insights on the matter. He noted that Fulham, who signed Andersen on a permanent deal this summer for a reported £30 million, would likely be hesitant to sanction a full transfer so soon.

Wenham: Spurs more likely to sign Joachim Andersen on loan than on a permanent deal
According to him, while Andersen is a high-calibre defender who has previously been on Tottenham's radar, a loan agreement would be the more plausible route if Spurs were to pursue him seriously.

Speaking to Tottenham News, the pundit said:

"Andersen is a good player, but he only joined Fulham this summer.

"Therefore, I don't see a permanent transfer happening. Tottenham were linked with him previously and didn't make a move then.

"I don't see that transfer happening unless Tottenham agree a loan deal. I just can't see a permanent transfer happening."

Andersen's reputation as a seasoned Premier League defender adds to his appeal. The Danish international boasts 144 appearances in England's top flight, including an impressive stint at Crystal Palace, where he formed a solid partnership with Marc Guehi and established himself as one of the league's most reliable defenders.

Since his move to Fulham, the 28-year-old has continued to excel, starting in all nine league appearances this season.

Despite Andersen's obvious quality, Tottenham iare already well-equipped in central defence. Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven have formed a formidable pairing, while Radu Drăgușin and Ben Davies provide additional depth. However, given their current injury crisis at the back, with both Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven out injured, it will not be a surprise if Spurs would look to add another centre-back in January.

Any potential loan deal for Andersen would depend on Fulham's willingness to part with a player who has quickly become integral to their setup. Given his importance and the recent financial commitment to secure his services, such a move may prove challenging.



https://theboyhotspur.com/john-wenham-joachim-andersen-loan-claim/

Great idea loaning a player that can't play for them having already played for two Premier league teams Fulham and Palace this season.

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