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Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton: Predicted XI, Team News and Injury Update
There is no escaping it, things are getting tight for Tottenham Hotspur, and the team news does little to ease the tension ahead of the visit of Brighton & Hove Albion.
Guglielmo Vicario remains unavailable, despite earlier optimism around his return. The goalkeeper has not trained this week, and his absence continues to be felt in a side already stretched thin. As Roberto De Zerbi said, “But Vicario is another important player for us. Big experience, big character, personality. And we are waiting for him.”
He joins a growing injury list that includes Cristian Romero and Mohammed Kudus, leaving Spurs short on leadership and attacking thrust at a crucial stage of the season.
Defensive decisions shaping Predicted XI
With Romero ruled out for the remainder of the campaign, attention turns to who partners Micky van de Ven at the back. The options are clear, Kevin Danso or Radu Dragusin, both available, both capable.
Danso got the nod in the previous outing and looks set to retain his place. There is a sense of continuity needed here, even if results have not followed.
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That defensive pairing could be key against a Brighton side that has shown flashes of sharp attacking play, even if results have not always followed.
Midfield rethink with Bentancur return
The return of Rodrigo Bentancur offers a timely boost. After months out following surgery, he is back in training and in contention. Whether he starts is another matter, but Spurs need control in midfield after being overrun last time out.
The trio of Conor Gallagher, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall struggled to impose themselves, and that lack of authority proved costly. Bentancur brings composure and experience, and there is a growing feeling he could be thrown straight back in.
There is also increasing noise around Xavi Simons, with calls for him to start gaining traction. Spurs need solutions, and quickly.
Attacking options and match outlook
Out wide, the situation remains uncertain. Randal Kolo Muani and Richarlison both failed to deliver in the last match, while Mathys Tel waits for a bigger role. Many felt his absence from the starting line up last weekend was a missed opportunity.
With just six matches remaining, Tottenham Hotspur are hovering dangerously close to the drop zone. Two points separate them from 17th place, and this fixture carries serious weight.
Brighton, meanwhile, arrive in decent form but still searching for their first league win of the calendar year. It is a match that could swing momentum either way.
Predicted XI Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton
For this Premier League clash, the predicted XI for Tottenham Hotspur looks like this:
Kinsky, Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie, Gray, Bissouma, Gallagher, Kolo Muani, Tel, Solanke
Unavailable players include Maddison, Davies, Kulusevski, Odobert, Kudus, Vicario and Romero.
Kick off is set for 5.30pm BST on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with live coverage on Sky Sports.
