Tottenham predicted XI vs Everton: Controversial midfield call made amid defensive reshuffle

Tottenham are facing another tough test when they make their first ever visit to Everton's new home, the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Thomas Frank is facing a gruelling run of fixtures as Spurs face the Toffees, Newcastle (A), Chelsea, Copenhagen, Manchester United and Arsenal (A) in their next six games.

Tottenham fans will also be hoping for a response to the midweek showing in Monaco when they survived a major scare to earn a credible Champions League point in the principality.

Cristian Romero still isn't fit for the trip to Merseyside but Frank is expected to recall Djed Spence at left-back. Guglielmo Vicario, Pedro Porro, Kevin Danso and Micky van de Ven will make up the rest of the back five.

Midfield is the big sticking point. The partnership of Joao Palhinha and Rodrigo Bentancur has been scrutinised in the past two games.

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While it's clear what the two offer out of possession, there's a sense Spurs are failing to supply their forward line with the kind of passes that can help Tottenham score more goals.

But Everton is the kind of game where Spurs will have to do a lot of ugly work off the ball as David Moyes' side have been in impressive form this season, particularly at home.

It's likely Palhinha and Bentancur could remain in midfield for this one and there could then be rest next week at Newcastle in the Carabao Cup. That would seemingly be a controversial call.

Frank might see it differently, though. Archie Gray and Pape Matar Sarr are both fresh and great options. They should both be considered for starts.

Bentacur was subbed on the hour mark in Monaco which leads us to believe he will likely feature from the start against Everton.

Mohammed Kudus should keep his place on the right, unless Frank believes he requires some rest. Lucas Bergvall could also start at the No.10 with Xavi Simons deployed on the left.

Wilson Odobert picked up a problem with his abdomen in the second half at Monaco and it's unclear whether he'll be fit to face Everton.

The Frenchman has shown real promise in the past two matches, however, Brennan Johnson is also pressing to start after several weeks in the cold.

Frank might feel this is the perfect game to unleash the Welshman, who has had chances from the bench against both Aston Villa and Monaco.

In attack, it's difficult to see past Richarlison leading the line, although Randal Kolo Muani has made clear progress since the return of club football.

Muani will definitely be in line for at least a cameo from the bench.

(4-2-3-1) : Vicario; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Bentancur; Kudus, Bergvall, Xavi; Richarlison.