Spurs predicted lineup vs Pacos de Ferreira: Gollini, Rodon and Scarlett start

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Here is a look at our predicted lineup as Spurs prepare to face Pacos de Ferreira in the first-leg of their Europa Conference League play-off tie on Thursday…

Who misses out for Tottenham?

The major absentee, once again, is Harry Kane. Reports this week claimed that he is not expected to travel to Portugal, despite being named in the squad.

Nuno Espirito Santo is likely to make a number of changes from the side that beat Manchester City on Sunday. Former side Wolves lie ahead this weekend for Nuno.

Hugo Lloris, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Son Heung-min may be amongst those rested.

Having said that, Pacos de Ferreira finished fifth in Portugal last season. So taking them too lightly would be a mistake.

Who makes our predicted lineup for Spurs?

In total, nine changes are made from Sunday. But that could easily be a much smaller number if Nuno feels that the best approach is to try and make the tie safe ahead of the rematch.

Pierluigi Gollini comes in for a debut. Matt Doherty and Ben Davies start at full-back.

Our predicted lineup sees a centre-back pairing of Joe Rodon and Cameron Carter-Vickers. Obviously, that could be quite the gamble. Carter-Vickers has not played for Spurs since January 2017.

Cristian Romero could make a full debut. Or Nuno could stick with Eric Dier and Davinson Sanchez. But surely he would love to keep the trio fresh.

In midfield, Harry Winks, Moussa Sissoko and Giovani Lo Celso start.

Steven Bergwijn and Lucas Moura are the two who keep their places. And they start either side of Dane Scarlett.

With that in mind, here is our predicted lineup in full…