Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley – Predicted lineup and team news | OneFootball

Thomas Frank begins his tenure as Tottenham manager on Saturday against newly-promoted Burnley, tasked with improving on last season’s poor 17th-place league finish.

Despite that domestic form, Spurs enter the campaign as a Champions League club after their Europa League final victory.

For Burnley, Scott Parker’s survival bid will centre on defensive resolve, a tactic facing an immediate test against a Spurs side that has historically dominated this fixture at home.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley – Predicted lineup and team news

Spurs team news

Manager Thomas Frank is set to hand competitive debuts to several key summer signings as he prepares for his first Premier League match in charge.

João Palhinha, on loan from Bayern Munich, is expected to anchor the midfield, likely partnering with Rodrigo Bentancur. In attack, new arrival Mohammed Kudus is tasked with providing width following the departure of club icon Son Heung-min, while Dominic Solanke and Brennan Johnson are competing to lead the line.

Midfielder Yves Bissouma was omitted from the recent Super Cup squad for disciplinary reasons, leaving his involvement for the season opener uncertain.

However, Frank’s preparations have been severely disrupted by a significant injury crisis. The most damaging blow is the loss of playmaker James Maddison, who is sidelined long-term after suffering an ACL injury during pre-season.

The midfielder joins a crowded treatment room that also includes Radu Dragusin (ACL), Ko Takai (foot), Manor Solomon (calf), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Destiny Udogie (knee), and Bryan Gil (knee), all of whom are unavailable.

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Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup

Spurs predicted XI: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Bentancur; Kudus, Sarr, Odobert; Richarlison.

When is Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley?

Spurs host Burnley at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, 16th August 2025. Kick-off is 3pm BST.

How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley?

There will be no live broadcast of this game due to the traditional 3pm blackout. Highlights will be aired on BBC’s Match of the Day at 10:20pm BST. Audio streams or replays may be available via club platforms.

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