Tottenham vs Leeds lineups confirmed as Kinsky keeps his place
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The Guardian’s live Premier League coverage confirms the starting lineups for Tottenham vs Leeds, with Antonin Kinsky starting again in goal for Spurs. The article also notes Roberto De Zerbi’s continued trust in Kinsky after Vicario’s injury.
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Attributed to The Guardian⚽️ Premier League updates from 8pm BST ⚽️ Kinsky exorcises demons after Atlético debacle | Mail Simon
No messing about, here are today’s teams:
Tottenham Hotspur: Kinsky, Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie, Joao Palhinha, Bentancur, Muani, Gallagher, Tel, Richarlison. Subs: Austin, Dragusin, Bissouma, Maddison, Gray, Bergvall, Spence, Sarr, Souza. Leeds: Darlow, Justin, Rodon, Bijol, Struijk, Stach, Ampadu, Tanaka, James, Calvert-Lewin, Aaronson. Subs: Lucas Perri, Longstaff, Piroe, Nmecha, Bornauw, Byram, Gnonto, Chadwick, Lienou. Referee: Jarred Gillett.
When Antonin Kinsky had his Madrid episode, there was an assumption that he would not play again for Tottenham this season. And maybe not the next one, either. The 23-year-old goalkeeper would have to rebuild himself elsewhere, probably on loan. Perhaps, given the scale of the horror against Atlético in the Champions League last 16 first leg on 10 March – and there really is no need to rake over the details – a permanent transfer may have been an option.
Kinsky’s comeback has been extraordinary; an inspiration to everybody at the club. With the first-choice selection, Guglielmo Vicario, undergoing hernia surgery towards the end of March, Roberto De Zerbi has counted on the Czech in each of his four matches in charge. The manager has not been let down.
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What happened
The article is a live match blog for Tottenham vs Leeds and includes the confirmed starting XIs ahead of kickoff. Tottenham start Kinsky in goal alongside Porro, Van de Ven, Udogie, Palhinha, Bentancur and Richarlison, while Leeds start Darlow, Rodon, Struijk, Ampadu, James and Calvert-Lewin. The report highlights Kinsky’s recovery in status after a difficult Champions League outing earlier in the season. It also provides context that De Zerbi has kept faith with him since Vicario underwent hernia surgery.
Chance analysis
This matters mainly as a lineup and goalkeeper-selection signal rather than a broader strategic shift. Confirmed team news reduces uncertainty close to kickoff, and Kinsky’s continued inclusion suggests Tottenham’s defensive setup is stable enough for the manager to trust him in a high-visibility spot.
The main effect is reduced pre-match uncertainty, with Tottenham’s goalkeeper situation clarified and both teams’ starting structures confirmed.
Treat this as late pre-match lineup confirmation, with Kinsky’s start and the final XIs being the key actionable signals.