View: Tudor to lay down authority as four players axed - Tottenham predicted XI vs Crystal Palace

Randal Kolo Muani faces being dropped by Igor Tudor when Tottenham host Crystal Palace on Thursday.

The Lilywhites are still without a Premier League win in 2026, and with just four points separating them from the relegation zone, they can’t afford to slip up at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium again.

Spurs have won just twice at home in the league this season, and it’s imperative that they secure a win that could move them up to 15th place and ease the discontent among fans in N17.

Tudor was far from impressed with his side’s performance in the 2-1 away loss to Fulham last Sunday, and Kolo Muani could be among four players to drop out of the starting line-up.

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Mathys Tel could get chance in place of Randal Kolo Muani

Kolo Muani has struggled to perform at Tottenham after joining on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.

Despite showing signs of promise in the Champions League, he has scored just once in the top flight, and the move certainly hasn’t panned out so far.

As Spurs desperately need a win, Tudor will likely turn Mathys Tel to offer more trickery out wide, meaning the former Juventus forward would miss out.

Yves Bissouma could also drop down to the bench, with the impressive Pape Matar Sarr taking his place in midfield.

Dominic Solanke might be replaced by Richarlison, who scored at Craven Cottage and was a real threat after coming on in the 58th minute.

The final change would see Radu Dragusin, who has been awful in recent weeks, come out of the side for fit-again Kevin Danso.

Although Spurs fans haven’t had much positive news in recent weeks, the return of Danso is a massive positive.

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Why Kevin Danso’s return will be a huge bonus for Tottenham

The Austrian defender has been a useful asset, with his long throws becoming incredibly valuable under Thomas Frank.

Often playing second fiddle to Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, Danso has thrived every time he has been allowed to start, and he is more than capable of filling their shoes when he is called upon.

Not only is the Argentina international still suspended, but Dragusin has failed to impress in his absence, looking shaky against Fulham at the weekend.

Danso was excellent in the reverse fixture in December, and alongside Van de Ven, Spurs have a centre-back partnership that is incredibly athletic.

Palace have the likes of Ismaila Sarr, Daniel Munoz and Evann Guessand, who are all very fast, but Danso’s return to the side will give Tottenham the best chance of repelling their attacking threat.

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