Saturday’s efficiency and end result was precisely what Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham wanted forward of a tough run of fixtures.
Spurs are busy up till the October break, they usually start their Europa League marketing campaign on dwelling soil towards Azerbaijani champions Qarabag on Thursday evening.
Postecoglou’s Lilywhites had been glorious towards Brentford on Saturday, recovering from an early deficit to win 3-1. Their efficiency contrasted the drab attacking shows which preceded it, and the squad must be brimming with confidence forward of a few powerful Premier League away days.
Earlier than these, although, Tottenham will likely be aiming to kick-start their continental marketing campaign with a bang towards a comparatively unknown commodity. Here is how Spurs might line up for Qarabag’s go to on Thursday evening.
GK: Guglielmo Vicario – The Italian produced a very chaotic show on the weekend, however he ought to earn the majority of the minutes on this competitors regardless of Fraser Forster ready within the wings.
RB: Archie Grey – The teen’s Tottenham future absolutely lies in midfield, however for now, Ange is extra more likely to utilise him as Pedro Porro’s deputy.
CB: Radu Dragusin – Cristian Romero’s suspension means Dragusin is a shoo-in to return to the crew on Thursday. The Romanian worldwide has made two begins this season.
CB: Micky van de Ven – Postecoglou will likely be cautious of Van de Ven’s hamstrings, however the Tottenham boss would not have too many choices outdoors of Ben Davies, who captained the crew at Coventry. The Welshman might be utilised on this one, however Van de Ven supplies far better safety.
LB: Future Udogie – Udogie’s function modified on the weekend, and such variance has been inspired by many. He will not play everything of this one, however the Italian might stay within the crew.
CM: Yves Bissouma – The Mali worldwide was again in motion towards Brentford and he is absolutely in rivalry to make his first begin for the reason that worldwide break. Rodrigo Bentancur might be preserved for Sunday.
CM: Lucas Bergvall – The younger Swede did not dazzle as projected on his final begin, however he will get loads of probabilities to impress throughout the league section. Bergvall has an essential artistic function on this midfield.
CM: Pape Matar Sarr – Sarr was pivotal in Spurs’ success underneath Postecoglou, however he is gone off the boil in 2024 and has began the season slowly. He wants a giant efficiency to ignite his marketing campaign.
RW: Brennan Johnson – After saving the day within the Carabao Cup, Johnson netted Tottenham’s second with a superb end of their 3-1 win. The winger’s latest run is quietening just a few, and Postecoglou ought to permit him to construct extra momentum in midweek.
ST: Dominic Solanke – Solanke opened his Tottenham account with an opportunistic end towards Brentford, and he’ll fancy his possibilities of including just a few extra to his tally over the course of the league section.
LW: Timo Werner – Spurs followers will not precisely be thrilled with this, however Postecoglou’s rotation within the frontline might see Werner come again into the crew. The German hasn’t set the world alight at first of 2024/25.
