Tottenham vs Luton team news: nine ruled out and four doubts as Ange Postecoglou handed early boost
This is the first meeting between Luton Town and Tottenham since a goalless draw in a top-flight game at Kenilworth Road in March 1992.
If Tottenham defeats newly promoted Luton Town in an early-start match, Ange Postecoglou’s squad will go atop the Premier League standings.
The Lilywhites have not dropped a point in the league this year, posting five victories and two draws, including a contentious victory over Liverpool that has dominated the VAR debates.
Up to eight players for the Lilywhites are battling for fitness, including Manor Solomon, who is currently being evaluated after hearing that he injured his hamstring during practice. Five players, including newly acquired on loan Albert Sambi Lokonga, are out for Luton.
IVan Perisic has been ruled out, but Bryan Gil is on his way back after requiring surgery for a preseason injury. Given how well the season has started, Tottenham is the clear favorite for the match at Kenilworth Road, and expectations are high among the fan base.
Luton Town and Tottenham haven’t faced off since a 0-0 draw in a top-flight fixture at Kenilworth Road in March 1992.
Rob Edwards of Luton hopes to become the first Welsh manager since Mark Hughes of Stoke City in May 2015 to defeat Tottenham in a Premier League match. Since then, Welshmen have lost seven games to Spurs, including the last five by an overall score of 18-2, while drawing four.
Here are some of the players who are questionable and those who have been ruled out of the game as both teams strive for all three points.
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