The starting lineups for the Tottenham vs. Everton match, part of the 38th round of the Premier League, have been announced. The match kicks off on May 24 at 20:00 Tashkent time.
This game has become one of the most important of the season for Tottenham. The London side has not yet officially guaranteed their place in the Premier League for next season. The team sits in 17th place, just two points ahead of West Ham.
Therefore, the task for Roberto De Zerbi's men is simple: beat Everton and secure their top-flight status without needing to rely on other results. A win guarantees 17th place for the 'Spurs' and puts an end to the season's anxieties.
Even a draw would almost certainly save Tottenham, as the Londoners have a significantly better goal difference than West Ham: -10 for Tottenham compared to -22 for the 'Hammers'. Thus, even if West Ham wins their match, it would be a very difficult scenario for them to overtake their rivals.
However, in football, complacency can sometimes be the most dangerous opponent. The prospect of Tottenham, a 2019 Champions League finalist, being relegated from the Premier League would cause a massive stir in Europe. That is why the match against Everton is not just a final league game, but a final that will decide the fate of the entire season.
Tottenham will start the match with the following lineup: Kinski, Danso, Palhinha, Richarlison, Tel, Udogie, Gallagher, Pedro Porro, Spence, Bentancur, and Van de Ven. Micky van de Ven will captain the team.
On the bench are Vicario, Drăgușin, Bissouma, Maddison, Gray, Bergvall, Solanke, Sarr, and Kolo Muani. As this list shows, De Zerbi has enough options to strengthen the attack or increase control in midfield during the game.
Everton will start the match with the following lineup: Pickford, O'Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko, Iroegbunam, Garner, Rohl, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye, and Barry. James Tarkowski will captain the team.
The visitors' bench includes Travers, McNeil, Beto, George, Dibling, Coleman, Alcaraz, Aznou, and Armstrong. There may be less pressure on Everton in terms of the standings, but this team is always known for its fighting spirit and physical style of play.
The main focus of the match will be on Tottenham's mental state. Whether the team can overcome the pressure at home and get the necessary result, or if the final-day drama will intensify, will be answered on the pitch.
In short, the match against Everton has become the biggest test of the season for Tottenham. A win is a guarantee of Premier League survival. A draw is almost salvation. A defeat would test nerves to the limit. The 'Spurs' hold their fate in their own hands today; now they just need not to let it slip away.
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