There are only 4 defenders left who can play. Tottenham will play Newcastle in the League Cup away game, which is difficult.

In this round of the League Cup, Tottenham will go to St. James Park to face Newcastle. On the eve of the game, Tottenham received another bad news. The team's versatile midfielder Gray was injured and will be out for at least 8 weeks.

As a result, Tottenham's rotation lineup has one less player. The only defenders Tottenham can play now are: Polo, Danso, Van der Ven and Spencer. All other players are on the injury list and will not even be able to return for the weekend's league game against Chelsea.

If Frank wants to rotate players, he can only rest Van der Ven, who has been starting in the league, and let midfielder Palinha serve as central defender. But the problem is that Palinha also played every game during this period. As the Premier League's steal leader, the 30-year-old Portuguese actually needs a chance to rest. Tottenham has a 16-year-old Byfield on the back line, but Doncaster, who plays in League One, did not play, so it is even less likely to play in this game against Newcastle.

In terms of midfield and frontcourt, Terr, who has not signed up for the Champions League, will definitely get a chance to start. Odo Bell, Johnson and Richarlison will also play, which are Tottenham's only rotation players. Sarr has been a substitute recently and should be able to play after recharging his energy.

Simmons, who was bought for 60 million, did not satisfy the fans when he played Everton in the last game. This game against Newcastle is the time for him to prove himself. However, playing Newcastle with such a rotating lineup, coupled with the Magpies' good ability to defend set pieces, it will be difficult for Tottenham to take a further step in the League Cup!