The Tottenham Hotspur starting line-up for the pre-season friendly match against MK Dons has been announced.Tottenham Hotspur begin their preparations for the 2026/27 season with a behind-closed-doors friendly at Hotspur Way this evening against MK Dons.The Tottenham players only returned to first-team training on 10 July, with Roberto De Zerbi putting his men through their paces ahead of the new campaign.Several players have been involved in training, including new signings, with Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, Andy Robertson and Jan Paul van Hecke all reported to have begun work with the first team squad.Photo by @J0_3seokTottenham team news as Spurs prepare to face MK DonsHowever, De Zerbi will still be without several of his players due to injuries and their recent involvement in the World Cup.At the moment, Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski and Wilson Odobert remain sidelined and are unavailable for this evening’s encounter.Players who went far in the World Cup tournament are also unavailable for selection, with Djed Spence, Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero and Marcos Senesi yet to return to first team training.Still, De Zerbi should be able to field an XI that could well start the two respective halves of this evening’s game.Here is the starting XI for Tottenham in their clash against MK Dons:Kinsky, Gray, Takai, Davies, Kyerematen, Tonali, Fernandes, Gallagher, Solomon, Tel, Solanke.Bench: Dubravka, Hardy, Byrne, Tye Hall, Donley, Moore, Yang, Williams-Barnett, Scarlett, Richarlison.Spurs continue transfer activity as Lankshear departs for £14 millionSpurs remain busy in the transfer window, and it is expected that more additions will be made this summer.Tottenham are still keen on bolstering their forward line, and many fans will be hoping to see movement in that regard.Spurs have also been active with player departures, with Will Lankshear the latest to leave the club after sealing a move to Middlesbrough for £14 million (€16 million), a deal that could rise to £20 million (€23 million) should add-on clauses be reached.For fans wondering how to watch Tottenham versus MK Dons, the match is live on SPURSPLAY.READ MORE: Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham are ‘not finished yet’ in the transfer windowThe post Tottenham confirmed team news vs MK Dons as Kyerematen starts but Maddison missing appeared first on Spurs Web.