Get ready, football fans! The lineups are in for today's FA Cup showdown between Spurs and Aston Villa, and there are some exciting changes to unpack. We've got the confirmed starting XI and substitutes ready for the 5:45 PM kickoff.
Thomas Frank has shaken things up, making five changes from the team that battled AFC Bournemouth on Wednesday. The defensive line sees some fresh faces, with Ben Davies and Kevin Danso stepping in, replacing the suspended Cristian Romero. Djed Spence finds himself among the substitutes.
Injuries have also played a part in the team selection. Archie Gray and Wilson Odobert are in the starting lineup due to injuries to Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Bergvall. Richarlison gets the nod to start, while Randal Kolo Muani is ready on the bench.
But the biggest news? The return of some key players from the substitutes' bench! Dominic Solanke and Destiny Udogie are back in the squad, which is a massive boost for the team.
And this is the part most people miss... Destiny's return marks his first appearance since the Premier League match in early December. As for Dominic, it's been a long wait – this is his first appearance in 27 games, with his last outing being back in August during the Premier League clash against Manchester City.
Here's the starting lineup: Vicario, Danso, Palhinha, Xavi, Richarlison, Tel, Gray, Pedro Porro, Odobert, Davies, and Van de Ven (captain).
The substitutes are: Kinsky, Dragusin, Udogie, Solanke, Spence, Kolo Muani, Scarlett, Byfield, and Williams-Barnett.
What do you think of these changes? Are you excited to see the returning players in action? Let us know your predictions for the match in the comments below!
