Do or die. That’s the situation for Tottenham Hotspur as they attempt to salvage the remainder of their season. The other competitions are done and dusted, or an impossible mountain to conquer. In comparison, this tie against AZ Alkmaar should be but a grassy knoll.
Let’s hope there’s not a bullet coming.
The trains keep coming down the tunnel though, with more injuries: January signing Kevin Danso is out with a hamstring injury, which is pretty much par for the course at this stage; but a number of absentees are slowly getting back to match fitness, and maybe, just this once, it’s not a locomotive. Is it enough to overcome the one-goal deficit?
There’s a lot riding on this match; let’s hope the pressure doesn’t get to the squad and we see a return to the high-quality Ange-ball we know and love (and dearly, dearly miss).
COYS!
Lineups
Lineups will be posted closer to kick-off.
Live Blog
How to Watch
Tottenham Hotspur vs. AZ Alkmaar
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, UK
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. ET, 8:00 p.m. UK
TV: Not televised in USA, TNT Sports 3 (UK). Check international listings at livesoccertv.com
Streaming: Paramount+
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