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Here is how Tottenham could line up against Charlton Athletic at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Tottenham Hotspur host Championship club Charlton Athletic at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the EFL Cup second round on Wednesday evening. A chastening 3-0 defeat at Brentford was the nightmare start an expensively assembled Spurs side endured on Saturday. After the game, head coach Roberto De Zerbi insisted that his players are not yet fit enough to compete in the Premier League. However, there will be no excuses in midweek. The North Londoners do not have time to dwell on the Brentford defeat and must quickly shift their focus toward the EFL fixture vs. Charlton Athletic. The Addicks visit North London after upsetting West Ham at the London Stadium in the Championship, so De Zerbi and Co. must not take them lightly under any circumstances. That said, here is the predicted Tottenham lineup for our cup fixture against Charlton Athletic. Goalkeeper: Martin Dubravka De Zerbi will look to freshen up his starting XI, starting with the goalkeeping position. We might see Martin Dubravka make his Tottenham debut in midweek. The experienced Slovakian should get the nod to start ahead of Antonin Kinsky between the sticks. Defence: Archie Gray, Kevin Danso, Jan Paul van Hecke, Destiny Udogie Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro missed the Brentford game due to a lack of fitness, and the duo are unlikely to be risked from the start against Charlton. This means Archie Gray will keep his place at right-back, with Destiny Udogie expected to get the nod ahead of Andy Robertson on the opposite flank. Kevin Danso will aim to get his first start of the season. The Austrian might get the nod over Marcos Senesi, partnering Jan Paul van Hecke in central defence. The duo will be tasked with keeping the Charlton forwards at bay. Midfield: Mateus Fernandes, Rodrigo Bentancur, Conor Gallagher After making a substitute appearance against Brentford, Mateus Fernandes is primed to start here. The Portuguese will add energy and tenacity to the Tottenham midfield, partnering Rodrigo Bentancur in the double pivot. Sandro Tonali could drop to the bench, but De Zerbi is expected to stick with Conor Gallagher in the No.10 role despite the Englishman getting substituted at half-time against Brentford. Lucas Bergvall will get an opportunity to impress off the bench. Meanwhile, James Maddison is doubtful after landing awkwardly on his shoulder against Brentford. Attack: Richarlison, Dominic Solanke, Mathys Tel There should be scope for Dominic Solanke to start the game after coming on as a substitute on Saturday. With Solanke leading the attack, De Zerbi could use Richarlison and Mathys Tel on the flanks. If Mikey Moore’s loan to FC Koln is not finalised by Wednesday, he will be an option to bring on from the bench against tiring Charlton defenders.