Tottenham could welcome James Maddison and Pedro Porro back into the starting line-up for Saturday’s trip to Leeds, with the pair tipped to return to Roberto De Zerbi’s side.

Maddison was an unused substitute in the recent win over Crystal Palace, meaning he should be well placed to come into the team at Elland Road.

His creativity between the lines could be important against a Leeds side playing in front of a demanding home crowd.

Antonin Kinsky is predicted to start in goal, behind a back four of Pedro Porro, Jan Paul van Hecke, Micky van de Ven and Andy Robertson.

Porro offers an attacking threat from right-back, while Robertson’s experience and delivery could be valuable on the opposite flank. Van Hecke and Van de Ven would continue their partnership in the middle of the defence.

Despite Destiny Udogie returning to fitness, Robertson is on form and should continue.

Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes are named as the midfield pairing, offering energy, ball-winning ability and quality in possession.

Maddison would operate ahead of them as the central creative presence, with Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus providing pace and direct running from the wide positions.

Dominic Solanke leads the line. His ability to occupy centre-backs, bring others into play and provide a penalty-box presence makes him the natural focal point of this predicted attack.

De Zerbi confirmed in his Friday press conference that Savio, Lucas Bergvall and Mykhailo Mudryk would miss the Leeds match, while Tosin Adarabioyo is available.

Maddison’s return to the starting XI would therefore be a significant boost as Spurs look to build on their recent progress.

This is our predicted Tottenham starting XI for the visit to Leeds:

Kinsky; Porro, Van Hecke, Van de Ven, Robertson; Tonali, Fernandes; Kudus, Maddison, Tel; Solanke.