Spurs vs Villa FA Cup: How to Watch, Team News, Key Details
The FA Cup match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa is set to be an exciting encounter. Both teams have faced injury challenges, impacting their lineup for this crucial game.
Team News: Spurs
Tottenham will be without several key players:
- Mohammed Kudus: Out for several weeks due to injury.
- Rodrigo Bentancur: Suffered a hamstring injury recently.
- Cristian Romero: Suspended following an FA charge.
- Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, and Dominic Solanke: All sidelined with injuries.
- Destiny Udogie: Close to returning from injury.
- Pape Matar Sarr: Currently on duty for the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal.
Team News: Aston Villa
Aston Villa also faces challenges with their squad:
- Emiliano Martinez: The goalkeeper is out with a calf injury.
- Amadou Onana: Also sidelined due to injury.
- Ross Barkley: Injured and unavailable for selection.
- Evann Guessand: On AFCON duty with the Ivory Coast.
Match Officials
The referee for this match will be Craig Pawson, assisted by Lee Betts and Matthew Wilkes. Michael Salisbury will serve as the fourth official. Notably, Video Assistant Referee (VAR) will not be in action until the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Kit Colors
In a nod to history, Tottenham will wear a special kit to commemorate their 125th anniversary of the FA Cup win in 1901. The kit features:
- White shirts with white logos.
- Navy blue shorts and navy blue socks.
Aston Villa will don black shirts and black shorts, paired with white socks. The Tottenham goalkeeper will wear orange, while Villa’s goalkeeper will be in red.
How to Watch the FA Cup Match
Fans can catch the action live on various sports networks and streaming platforms. Check local listings for broadcast details and time.
