AZ Alkmaar vs Tottenham Hotspur: Europa League Showdown – Lineups, Key Updates, and Predictions

Tottenham Hotspur is set to face AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of their Europa League Round of 16 tie at the AFAS Stadium. Manager Ange Postecoglou has named a strong lineup for this crucial match.

Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI:

Guglielmo Vicario; Pedro Porro, Kevin Danso, Ben Davies, Destiny Udogie; Rodrigo Bentancur, Yves Bissouma; Brennan Johnson, James Maddison, Son Heung-min; Lucas Bergvall.

 Substitutes:

Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Dominic Solanke.

 AZ Alkmaar Starting XI:

Notably, former Tottenham striker Troy Parrott leads the attack for AZ.

 Key Updates:

  • Injuries: Tottenham’s midfielder Dejan Kulusevski is sidelined due to a foot injury and is expected to be out until after the international break at the end of March.
     
  • Team News: Despite Kulusevski’s absence, Tottenham is bolstered by the return of key players. Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and Dominic Solanke have all traveled to the Netherlands and are available on the bench.

This match is pivotal for Tottenham, especially after recent domestic cup exits and a challenging Premier League campaign. Success in the Europa League offers a pathway to silverware and Champions League qualification. 

Abdul Rasheed
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