Tottenham Prediction: Probable XI to face Norwich City

Tottenham play host to Norwich City on Wednesday evening as both sides put their Premier League woes to one side for this FA Cup fifth-round clash.

Spurs suffered a 3-2 loss to Wolves on Sunday to dent their hopes of overhauling Chelsea in the race to secure a top-four finish. So Jose Mourinho will expect a better performance from his boys against a rock-bottom Norwich City.

The Canaries were 1-0 winners against Leicester City last week to give themselves a lift ahead of the midweek FA Cup encounter in North London.

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Ryan Sessegnon suffered a hip injury in the build-up to the Chelsea game and subsequently sat out the 3-2 loss to Wolves. He is likely to miss out on the upcoming game too. Hugo Lloris missed the clash with Wolves due to a groin injury and remains doubtful for the Norwich game.

Tottenham Prediction: Probable XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Paulo Gazzaniga (GK)

With Lloris doubtful, Gazzaniga will continue in goal on Wednesday and aim to keep a clean sheet.

Serge Aurier (RB)

Aurier scored a fantastic goal on Sunday but couldn’t help Spurs avoid defeat against Wolves. He’s expected to start at right-back against the Canaries.

Davinson Sanchez (CB)

The Colombian hasn’t had a great season with Tottenham. Yet, Mourinho is expected to go with the Colombian in defence.

Toby Alderweireld (CB)

The Belgian was dropped from the starting XI against Wolves, with Dier taking his spot in defence. Without Alderweireld, Tottenham conceded three goals. This should change Mourinho’s mind and he should recall Alderweireld back to the starting XI.

Ben Davies (LB)

Davies is still getting to speed after coming back from a long-term injury. The Welshman will start at left-back in midweek.

Harry Winks (CM)

Winks has been a consistent performer under Mourinho and he will be key to stopping Norwich’s attacks.

Tanguy Ndombele (CM)

Ndombele has endured an injury-hit debut campaign with Tottenham. When fully fit, he has the qualities to make a difference for his team. He’ll partner Winks in the middle of the park.

Steven Bergwijn (LW)

Bergwijn scored the opener in Spurs’ 3-2 defeat to Wolves. The Dutchman has taken to the Premier League like a duck to water and deserves to keep his place in the team.

Dele Alli (CAM)

Alli played as a centre-forward in the 3-2 home loss to Wolves with Harry Kane and Son Heung-min out injured. However, he could be used in his usual No.10 position against Daniel Farke’s side.

Giovani Lo Celso (RW)

A creative player, Lo Celso will be key in unlocking Norwich’s defence. The Argentinean could start on the right flank on Wednesday evening.

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Lucas Moura (ST)

Moura is a wide player but he could lead Tottenham’s attack in the FA Cup game against Norwich.