Thu Dec 05 20:09:10 UTC 2024: ## Son Benched as Postecoglou Names Tottenham Lineup to Face Bournemouth

**London, England –** Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has named a rotated squad to face Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Thursday evening, notably leaving captain Son Heung-min on the bench. The decision comes after a mixed week for Spurs, which included a stunning 4-0 victory over Manchester City but followed by frustrating draws against Roma and Fulham, both of which saw Tottenham relinquish leads.

With a busy fixture schedule, Postecoglou has opted for several changes. Archie Gray starts in place of Pedro Porro, giving the latter a rest ahead of Sunday’s crucial derby against Chelsea. Dejan Kulusevski returns to the starting XI after being rested against Fulham. Former Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke is also available after recovering from illness.

However, several key players remain unavailable. Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Guglielmo Vicario, Richarlison, Wilson Odobert, Mikey Moore, and the suspended Rodrigo Bentancur are all absent.

The starting XI for Tottenham is: Forster; Gray, Dragusin, Davies, Udogie; Sarr, Bissouma, Maddison; Kulusevski, Solanke, Johnson.

The match promises to be a crucial one for Spurs as they look to maintain momentum despite their recent setbacks. For the latest updates and in-depth analysis, be sure to subscribe to the Tottenham newsletter and join the Spurs WhatsApp community.

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