Tottenham turn to Marmoush from the start for Newcastle Premier League test

Roberto De Zerbi has named new signing Omar Marmoush in Tottenham’s starting line-up for Saturday evening’s Premier League meeting with Newcastle.

The Egypt international has been selected only recently after joining Tottenham from Manchester City, with De Zerbi immediately placing his faith in the forward. Marmoush will lead the attack alongside Matthys Tel as Tottenham look to respond to a disappointing opening-day result.

Tottenham began their Premier League campaign with a 3-0 defeat by Brentford. That result left De Zerbi’s side needing a stronger performance in their second league fixture, with Newcastle providing the opposition in Saturday’s match.

Marmoush’s inclusion is the main change attracting attention before kick-off. The forward has been handed a place in the starting XI soon after his move from Manchester City, giving him an early opportunity to establish himself in De Zerbi’s team.

Tottenham’s starting line-up is:

Goalkeeper: Antonin Kinsky

Defenders: Pau van Hecke, Micky van de Ven, Andy Robertson, Pedro Porro

Midfielders: Rodrigo Bentancur, Matheus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali, Archie Gray

Forwards: Matthys Tel, Omar Marmoush

The selection places Marmoush in a two-man attack with Matthys Tel, while the midfield includes Rodrigo Bentancur, Matheus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali and Archie Gray.

At the back, Antonin Kinsky starts in goal behind a defence of Pau van Hecke, Micky van de Ven, Andy Robertson and Pedro Porro. The combination will be tasked with giving Tottenham greater defensive security after the side conceded three times against Brentford in the opening round.

De Zerbi’s decision to start Marmoush so quickly underlines the importance of the new arrival to Tottenham’s plans for the season. Having joined from Manchester City, Marmoush now has the chance to contribute immediately in a fixture that offers Tottenham an opportunity to put their first result behind them.

The club announced the team on social media with the message:

“Our Spurs side to face Newcastle! 🤍🔢@krakenfxpic.twitter.com/djFKnl6nsi”

Tottenham’s focus is now on producing a more effective display against Newcastle and collecting a positive result in the second round of the Premier League. The match comes after a subdued start against Brentford, and the inclusion of Marmoush gives De Zerbi another attacking option as his side seek an improvement.