Tottenham Hotspur’s European journey takes a decisive turn this week as Ange Postecoglou’s men prepare for a Europa League clash under the lights in north London—one that could shape their entire season. Here’s how to watch the clash between Tottenham and Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday.
After enduring a bruising run of domestic form that has left them languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table, Tottenham Hotspur offered a flicker of hope in their 3-1 victory over Southampton last weekend—a win that was as needed as it was overdue.
With their league aspirations having long since faded into the rear-view mirror, Spurs have no choice but to throw everything into their Europa League pursuit, as it remains their most viable path to both silverware and salvation.
The Australian manager knows full well that his second season in charge will ultimately be defined by how far his side can go in Europe, where mistakes are costly and margin for error is brutally thin.
Eintracht Frankfurt, their opponents on Thursday night, arrive in London reeling from a 2-0 defeat to Werder Bremen.
Yet, the Bundesliga side will remain dangerous, sitting third in their domestic standings, and with a European pedigree that commands respect, they will not be taken lightly.
Spurs, however, will take confidence from the knowledge that, when they find rhythm and aggression under Postecoglou, they can impose themselves on any opponent.
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When and where is the game?
The Europa League clash will be hosted at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday, April 10, 2025. The fixture is scheduled for an 8pm UK time kick-off.
How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Eintracht Frankfurt
Tottenham Hotspur vs Eintracht Frankfurt will be shown live in the UK on TNT Sports 3, TNT Sports Ultimate, discovery+, and the discovery+ App.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Eintracht Frankfurt team news
Spurs are once again juggling key absences, a familiar theme this season, with Dejan Kulusevski ruled out due to a foot injury while Kevin Danso remains sidelined to with a hamstring problem.
However, there is some good news, as Richarlison has returned to fitness and was named among the substitutes against Southampton.
Radu Dragusin, unfortunately, will play no further part in the season, having sustained a severe ACL injury that rules him out long-term.
Over in the Frankfurt camp, Ansgar Knauff is expected to miss the match due to a knee injury, while Elye Wahi remains out until early May with a similar problem.
The visitors will also be without Kevin Trapp, who is dealing with a calf issue, and Eric Ebimbe, who is recovering from gastrointestinal discomfort.
Can Uzun and Krisztian Lisztes are both battling illnesses and are also expected to be unavailable. Timothy Chandler is ruled out with a hip injury, with a return pencilled in for mid-April.
Spurs Web prediction
Tottenham Hotspur simply cannot afford to leave anything to chance in this first leg—particularly with the return trip to Germany looming, where Postecoglou’s scouts have warned about the intensity and atmosphere of Frankfurt’s home ground.
In that light, the onus is on Spurs to build a cushion at home, to offer themselves not just a scoreline advantage but a psychological one too.
We expect Tottenham to do enough to take a lead into the second leg, though perhaps not without a scare along the way.