Brentford v Spurs – how to watch, team news, kit colours, key information
Sat 24 December 2022, 21:50|
Tottenham Hotspur
For the first time since 12 November, we’re back in action in the Premier League on Boxing Day as we make the short trip to face Brentford (kick-off 12.30pm UK).
With the World Cup now over and attentions turning back towards the domestic game, it’s all to play for as we look to cement our place in the top four during the second half of the season.
Here’s all the relevant information you need ahead of our clash with the Bees...
How can I watch the game?
Our match on Boxing Day will be shown live on Amazon Prime Video, kick-off 12.30pm UK.
talkSPORT will carry live radio commentary, while you can also follow all the action via our Match Centre here on tottenhamhotspur.com and the Spurs Official app, where you’ll find minute-by-minute text and audio commentary, goal alerts, stats and much more.
Worldwide broadcast listings are available here.
What is the team news?
Hugo Lloris will be on the bench for this game having played for France in the World Cup final as recently as last weekend, with Fraser Forster set to deputise.
Cristian Romero, whose Argentina side beat France to lift the trophy in Qatar, won’t feature at all.
Ivan Perisic, who won the third place play-off with Croatia, has returned to training at the Club.
Richarlison is sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained on duty for Brazil while Rodrigo Bentancur is suspended over an accumulation of yellow cards. He also picked up a knock playing for Uruguay in Qatar.
For Brentford, captain Pontus Jansson is available for selection after recovering from a hamstring injury, while Christian Norgaard is also fully back in the picture.
Aaron Hickey and Kristoffer Ajer remain sidelined.
What colours will the teams be playing in?
Brentford will play in red and white striped shirts with black shorts and black socks.
Their goalkeeper will be in all yellow.
That means we’ll be wearing our third kit for this match, which is all light blue with darker blue patterns on the shirts.
Our goalkeeper will wear orange.
Who is the referee?
David Coote will take charge of the game, assisted by Nick Hopton and Timothy Wood.
The fourth official will be Gavin Ward, while Stuart Attwell and assistant Harry Lennard will be on VAR duties.
What will the weather conditions be like?
There’ll be sunny intervals and a gentle breeze in the area on Boxing Day, with temperatures expected to be at around seven degrees.
