Tottenham vs Chelsea team news confirmed as Roberto De Zerbi makes Vicario decision
Tottenham Hotspur return to Premier League action tonight knowing a positive result against Chelsea will finally secure their top-flight safety.
After more than a week of rest, Tottenham Hotspur are back in Premier League action when they make the short trip to Stamford Bridge.
The Lilywhites head into the clash following a 1-1 draw against Leeds United last weekend after failing to capitalise on West Ham United’s defeat to Arsenal, leaving the gap between themselves and the Hammers at just two points.
Tonight, however, presents Spurs with another huge opportunity. Thanks to Newcastle United beating West Ham on Sunday evening, Tottenham can now secure Premier League survival with just a single point at Stamford Bridge.
Tottenham can secure their Premier League status
Roberto De Zerbi knows he has to get his team selection right if Spurs are to take something from a struggling Chelsea side.
The Blues are winless in their last seven Premier League matches and suffered a gut-wrenching defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup final at the weekend. Spurs will now hope to pile more misery on their rivals by securing their Premier League status at Stamford Bridge.
Heading into the clash, Tottenham remain without several players, with Mohammed Kudus, Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies, Cristian Romero and Dejan Kulusevski all sidelined for tonight’s game.
Guglielmo Vicario has returned to the squad but starts on the bench, while Dominic Solanke misses out again.
James Maddison is also among the substitutes as he continues to build match fitness following his 20-minute cameo against Leeds United last time out.
This is the Tottenham side that takes to the pitch against Chelsea tonight:
CHELSEA XI: Robert Sanchez; Acheampong, Fofana, Hato, Cucurella; Andrey Santos, Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez; Palmer, Pedro Neto; Delap.
Subs: Jorgensen, Sarr, Chalobah, James, Essugo, Grenache, Derry, Kavuma-McQueen, Mheuka
TOTTENHAM XI: Kinsky; Pedro Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Palhinha; Kolo Muani, Gallagher, Tel; Richarlison.
Subs: Vicario, Dragusin, Bissouma, Maddison, Gray, Bergvall, Spence, Sarr, Souza
Chelsea can boost European hopes against Spurs
Results have gone majorly Chelsea’s way in recent weeks, leaving the Blues firmly in the race for European football heading into the final stretch of the campaign.
A win against Tottenham would move Chelsea to within one point of the Europa League places in seventh heading into the final day of the season, with Brighton set to face Manchester United while the Blues take on Sunderland.
If Chelsea is to secure a European place next season, beating Spurs tonight is simply a must.
For Spurs supporters in the UK wondering how to watch Chelsea vs Tottenham, the match is live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.
