Tottenham vs Getafe: How to Watch, Team News, Predicted Line-Up and Huge Players to Watch
Tottenham Hotspur are stepping up their preparations for the new season with another intriguing pre-season friendly against Getafe, and there is plenty for Spurs supporters to get excited about.
With Roberto De Zerbi continuing to shape his squad ahead of what promises to be a hugely important campaign, this fixture offers another opportunity for several players to impress, while others will be desperate to prove their fitness and force their way into the manager’s plans.
The match could also provide supporters with a first glimpse of some of Tottenham’s summer recruits, while established stars and promising youngsters will be battling for valuable minutes.
Where can you watch Tottenham vs Getafe?
Supporters who want to watch the action live will be able to do so through SPURSPLAY, Tottenham’s official subscription-based streaming service, subject to regional availability.
For fans unable to watch the game live, Tottenham are expected to provide highlights shortly after the final whistle through the club’s official YouTube channel.
The club will also keep supporters updated throughout the match via its social media channels, with key moments, updates and major talking points expected to dominate the conversation among Spurs fans.
Tottenham team news
There are several major team-news developments ahead of the clash.
One of the biggest talking points is Mateus Fernandes, Tottenham’s £85million summer signing, who has missed the club’s last two friendlies because of calf fatigue.
However, supporters have been handed a major boost after De Zerbi indicated that the midfielder would be ready to return once the squad was back in North London.
Fernandes has since been spotted back in training, raising expectations that he could finally feature again. His return will be closely watched, particularly given the huge fee Tottenham invested in bringing him to the club.
There is less positive news surrounding James Maddison and Destiny Udogie.
Both players travelled with Tottenham during their Australia tour but have yet to feature during pre-season after suffering what De Zerbi previously described as a small problem.
Udogie remains a doubt for the Getafe match, while Maddison is not expected to be risked as he continues to deal with a hip issue. Tottenham will have little reason to gamble with the midfielder’s fitness before the competitive campaign begins.
Several other first-team players remain unavailable.
Wilson Odobert, Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons, Guglielmo Vicario and Dejan Kulusevski are all sidelined through injury, leaving De Zerbi with some difficult decisions to make.
There is also uncertainty surrounding Cristian Romero, Djed Spence and Pedro Porro, who have yet to report back after their involvement in the latter stages of the World Cup.
However, there is exciting news concerning new signing Marcos Senesi.
Senesi has returned to the squad and could potentially make his first appearance in a Tottenham shirt. His involvement would give supporters an early opportunity to assess the defender and see how he fits into De Zerbi’s plans.
Predicted Tottenham line-ups
De Zerbi could use the friendly to experiment heavily, potentially selecting almost entirely different XIs for each half.
A predicted first-half team is:
Kinsky; Gray, Van Hecke, Van de Ven, Kyerematen; Sarr, Fernandes, Gallagher; Williams-Barnett, Solanke, Tel.
The second-half team could be:
Dubravka; Hall, Danso, Senesi, Robertson; Tonali, Bergvall, Bentancur; Scarlett, Richarlison, Moore.
Of course, there could be several changes before kick-off.
If any of the expected players are unavailable, Tottenham could turn to academy prospects such as Kota Takai, Jamie Donley, Manor Solomon and Damola Ajayi.
Tottenham vs Getafe prediction
Interestingly, this will not be the first meeting between Tottenham and Getafe.
The two clubs previously faced one another in the UEFA Cup group stage back in 2007. On that occasion, Getafe produced a memorable 2-1 victory over a Tottenham side featuring stars such as Dimitar Berbatov and Robbie Keane.
The defeat was particularly painful because manager Martin Jol was sacked immediately afterwards.
Almost 20 years later, however, that historic encounter has little relevance to the current Tottenham squad.
This time, Spurs will be looking to turn the tables and enter the new season with another positive result.
One player supporters should keep a very close eye on is Mikey Moore.
The youngster could be making one of his final Tottenham appearances before a potential loan move, with Bundesliga side FC Koln reportedly closing in on an agreement.
Another major attraction will be Marcos Senesi, who could make his unofficial Tottenham debut after his last competitive appearance came in Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain.
With new signings looking to make their mark, returning players fighting for fitness and youngsters desperate to impress De Zerbi, Tottenham vs Getafe could be far more than an ordinary pre-season friendly.
For Spurs supporters, it could offer another fascinating glimpse into what De Zerbi’s Tottenham might look like when the serious business finally begins.
