Arya News - Tottenham and Brighton Prepare for Low-Key Premier League FinaleSpurs bask in Europa League glowTottenham return to home turf on Sunday buoyed by the afterglow of European success, their final Premier...
Fabian Hürzeler’s side, efficient and stylish when in form, will want to close out their campaign with composure. But the context may dilute intensity, and this could be more a curtain call than a clash.
Key absentees shape squad selection
Tottenham have emerged from their Europa League triumph relatively unscathed, though they still face a number of absences. Lucas Bergvall was withdrawn late from the travelling squad midweek, and Timo Werner remains sidelined with a hamstring issue. James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, and Radu Dragusin are out for the season, though all three were present in Bilbao for the celebrations.
Brighton’s line-up could also feature rotation. Full-back Tariq Lamptey remains a doubt with a knee issue and enters the final weeks of his contract without an extension on the table. Jason Steele requires a late fitness test on a wrist injury, and Joao Pedro is uncertain after a training ground clash last week. Georginio Rutter is touch-and-go, while Solly March, Ferdi Kadioglu, and James Milner are all expected to miss out.
Prediction points to a subdued conclusion
It’s difficult to imagine Tottenham approaching this match with urgency. Still basking in their Europa League success and unlikely to be fully match-sharp, the tempo may be subdued. Brighton, with little on the line but professional pride, could edge it if they show any sharpness.
As post-season fatigue and off-pitch festivities loom large, the encounter might prove more valedictory than volatile.
Prediction: Brighton to win 3-1