In a highly anticipated match, Tottenham Hotspur is set to face Burnley, and there are some notable updates regarding the starting lineup that fans won't want to miss. Conor Gallagher makes his return to the Spurs squad, which is crucial for manager Thomas Frank as they prepare for this significant clash at Burnley.
After missing out on Tuesday's 2-0 victory against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League due to eligibility issues, Gallagher will take his place in midfield, partnering with Yves Bissouma. Meanwhile, Archie Gray finds himself on the bench, and Joao Palhinha remains unavailable due to injury concerns.
Dominic Solanke will also be looking to make an impact as he leads the attack once more, having just made his first start since returning from injury against Dortmund. However, despite being eligible to play, Mathys Tel has not been included in the starting eleven.
Pape Matar Sarr is back at Hotspur Way following the Africa Cup of Nations but will not be featured in today’s match. Adding to the team’s challenges, Tottenham continues to cope without several long-term injured players, including James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Rodrigo Bentancur, Mohammed Kudus, and Richarlison.
Confirmed Team News:
Burnley Starting XI: Dubravka, Tuanzebe, Esteve, Humphreys, Walker, Ugochukwu, Luis, Pires, Edwards, Anthony, Broja.
Substitutes: Weiss, Ekdal, Sonne, Mejbri, Laurent, Bruun Larsen, Foster, Tchaouna, Barnes.
Tottenham Starting XI: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Danso, Van de Ven, Gallagher, Bissouma, Odobert, Simons, Spence, Solanke.
Substitutes: Kinsky, Dragusin, Udogie, Byfield, Gray, Williams-Barnet, Tel, Kolo Muani, Scarlett.
Injuries: The team is still grappling with the absence of Maddison, Kulusevski, Bentancur, Kudus, Richarlison, Davies, and Bergvall.
Match Details:
Date and Time: Kick-off is scheduled for 3 PM GMT on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Venue: The game will take place at Turf Moor.
This match could prove pivotal for both teams, so stay tuned to see how these lineups perform!
