Tottenham Hotspur is set to face AZ Alkmaar this evening in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League, aiming for progress in this prestigious tournament. The Spurs recently ended their three-match winning streak in the Premier League with a defeat to Manchester City, leaving them struggling at 13th in the table and waning hopes of qualifying for the Champions League. In contrast, AZ Alkmaar sits sixth in the Dutch Eredivisie and recently overcame Galatasaray in the playoffs, boosting their confidence ahead of this clash.
AZ Alkmaar will be without Sven Mijnans and Jayden Addai for this tie, while Ruben van Bommel, Mexx Meerdink, and Sam Westerveld will undergo late fitness tests to determine their availability. Troy Parrott, the former Tottenham striker, is expected to lead the attack, supported by Zico Buurmeester in the midfield, with Ernest Poku and Mayckel Lahdo positioned as wingers.
Tottenham will miss the services of Dejan Kulusevski, Richarlison, and Radu Dragusin, all sidelined due to injuries. The front three is likely to see Heung Min Son, Mathys Tel, and Brennan Johnson, while Rodrigo Bentancur will take charge of the midfield responsibilities, partnering with James Maddison and Lucas Bergvall.
The AZ Alkmaar vs Tottenham match will take place at AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar, Netherlands, kicking off at 11:15 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). Fans in India can catch the live telecast on Sony Ten Sports 1 SD/HD channels. Additionally, the match will be available for live streaming on the Sony Liv app and website, ensuring fans don’t miss a moment of the action. With Tottenham Hotspur looking to assert their dominance, expectations are high for a strong performance and a vital win.