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title: "Tottenham: Spurs ‘set to start’ two youngsters"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League News"
published: "2023-03-04T11:40:04Z"
modified: "2023-03-04T11:40:04Z"
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# Tottenham: Spurs ‘set to start’ two youngsters

**[Tottenham](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) are ‘set to start’ two starlets this afternoon as defender Davinson Sanchez drops to the bench, according to reports.**

### The Lowdown: Spurs prepare for Wolves…

Spurs are preparing for a crunch [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) clash against Wolves this afternoon as manager [Antonio Conte](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/antonio-conte/) hopes to see his team return to winning ways.

The north Londoners were unceremoniously knocked out of the FA Cup fifth round in midweek, losing 1-0 to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane, but they’ve been impressing in the top flight lately.

Tottenham have lost just [once in five games](https://www.premierleague.com/tables), winning all of the rest and keeping a clean sheet in each encounter.

### The Latest: Tottenham team news before Wolves…

Some possible team news has come to light before Spurs’ face-off against relegation-threatened Wolves with journalist[Katherine Lucas](https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-make-or-break-months-harry-kane-decision-future-2183825?ITO=newsnow) claiming starlets Oliver Skipp and Dejan Kulusevski are ‘set to start’ this afternoon.

[51-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/davinson-sanchez/profil/spieler/341429) Colombia international Davinson Sanchez will also drop back to the bench in favour of Cristian Romero.

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### The Verdict: Right call…

Sanchez in particular had an evening to forget in Sheffield, [attracting criticism](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/premier-league-spurs-davinson-sanchez-jason-cundy/) for his overall display and involvement in the home side’s eventual winning goal.

The assured Romero coming back in is a wise choice, meanwhile midfielder Skipp has been a revelation since being thrust into Cristian Stellini’s first team.

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The 22-year-old has [impressed](https://tbrfootball.com/glenn-hoddle-full-of-praise-for-oliver-skipp-in-tottenham-v-chelsea/) with composed displays in midfield and even scored against Chelsea in Spurs’ last league game.

Kulusevski (22) can also be a bright presence in the forward areas with Sweden’s young rising star[drawing previous acclaim](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/paul-robinson-praise-kulusevski-spurs-permanent-deal/) for his positive play.