By Matt Smith
Ange Postecoglou’s facet are dealing with their remaining alternative to win a trophy with the Premier League out of attain and them being out of each different competitors. AZ have already reached a home remaining this season, however the Europa League is the true check for them.
Spurs may have confidence heading into this sport having confronted AZ earlier within the marketing campaign, securing a 1-0 victory because of a Richarlison penalty.
Alkmaar with out attacking quartet
Alkmaar are anticipated to be with out attacking quartet Mexx Meerdink, Ruben van Bommel, Jayden Addai and Sven Mijnans for the house leg towards Tottenham within the Europa League.
Former Tottenham striker Troy Parrott has been out and in of the facet over the previous couple of months, however with fewer choices going ahead, he might cement an everyday place within the beginning XI in the interim.
Former Spurs man flying for Alkmaar
Tottenham bought younger striker Parrott to Alkmaar in the summertime switch window, and so they might stay to remorse that after being drawn towards them on this competitors. The Republic of Eire worldwide has struck 17 instances in all competitions this season, and he’s been a key supplier within the Europa League.
Parrott has struck 4 instances in Europe this time period, offering a singular help, scoring thrice in his final 4 video games within the competitors. The 23-year-old could have just a little further motivation on Thursday night time, trying to show some extent towards his former membership.
Tottenham dealt Kulusevski blow
Reviews emerged earlier this week that Dejan Kulusevski had suffered a foot harm, with Postecoglou dealt yet one more blow. Later confirmed by the membership, the Swedish worldwide had already posted an image on-line sporting a protecting boot.
In higher information, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and Dominic Solanke seem like edging nearer to full health, with Postecoglou’s squad beginning to get again in higher form general.
Maddison to step up once more
If Kulusevski is unavailable, Tottenham will want James Maddison to step up as soon as once more within the attacking midfield place. The England worldwide scored and offered an help towards Hoffenheim within the remaining League Section match.
No participant has produced extra assists than Maddison for Spurs within the Europa League this season, and with Kulusevski doubtlessly unavailable, the strain shall be on him to be the artistic possibility in the course of the park for Postecoglou’s facet.
Prediction
Taking part in away from residence within the opening leg, a draw wouldn’t be the worst for Spurs. The north London outfit have loads of video games to play earlier than the worldwide break, so we might see some rotation.
We’re going for a 1-1 draw within the Netherlands.
(Cowl picture from IMAGO)
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