The most must-win of must-win games beckons for Tottenham Hotspur if they're to preserve their Premier League status, but they're up against the in-form Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday evening.
Roberto De Zerbi thus takes on his former employers on his home bow as Spurs boss, having overseen a 1-0 defeat at Sunderland on debut last week.
The Lilywhites have slipped into the bottom three, and risk being cut adrift should they lose again on home soil. With fellow relegation rivals enjoying more comfortable outings this weekend, Spurs may have to win merely to keep in touch.
De Zerbi didn't quite get his team selection right at the Stadium of Light, so it'll be interesting to see what he opts for against the Seagulls. Here's how we think he could line up.
Tottenham predicted lineup vs. Brighton (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper & Defenders
Antonín Kinsky (GK)—The young Czech goalkeeper was one of the very few bright sparks last Sunday, and De Zerbi has confirmed that Guglielmo Vicario hasn't recovered from his hernia surgery in time to return this weekend.
Pedro Porro (RB)—I fear for Porro up against the one-on-one demons Brighton have out wide. Fabian Hürzeler could opt for the dribbling scholar Kaoru Mitoma or the more direct Yankuba Minteh to terrorise the Spaniard.
Kevin Danso (CB)—Danso has a huge role to play down the stretch after captain Cristian Romero partially tore his MCL last weekend.
Micky van de Ven (CB)—The broken Dutchman has got to pull himself together for these next six games. Danny Welbeck won't test his recovery speed, but he's a canny box operator who could outwit Van de Ven from crossing situations.
Destiny Udogie (LB)—I feel like Udogie has an important role to play for De Zerbi, potentially as an attacking weapon. Spurs need a spark from somewhere; perhaps their left-back will provide it.
Midfielders
Archie Gray (CM)—Gray should retain his place despite a quiet showing last weekend, and he may well benefit from having a new midfield partner.
Yves Bissouma (CM)—It's time to trust Biss again. Sure, you never know what he's going to do at any given moment, but it's worth taking a risk on his boom or bust nature at this stage.
Lucas Bergvall (AM)—This isn't the direction I'd go, but De Zerbi's comments on Xavi suggests the Dutch playmaker will only play a role off the bench. He may well stick with Bergvall as his most advanced midfielder, which doesn't bring the best out of the Swede at this level.
Forwards
Randal Kolo Muani (RW)—Square peg in a round hole. Kolo Muani looks relatively awkward down the right, but he is really fast and we've got to try and exploit that against the Seagulls.
Richarlison (ST)—Dominic Solanke hasn't offered anywhere near enough over the past few weeks, so I'd trust the technically deficient Richarlison to get us out of this mess.
Mathys Tel (LW)—Tel should've started at the Stadium of Light, and I hope De Zerbi doesn't make the same mistake again.
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