Tottenham XI vs Galatasaray: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Europa League | OneFootball

Spurs facing defensive shortage and Ange Postecoglou has a big question in attack for clash in Turkey

Neither Djed Spence nor Sergio Reguilon are eligible for the Europa League, leaving Tottenham short of defenders for Thursday's game against Galatasaray in Turkey.

The Italian was supposed to have a night off in the Carabao Cup against Manchester City last mid-week but he was called into action early following a hamstring injury for Micky van de Ven, which will keep him out until after the international break.

Spurs' other mainstay at centre-half Cristian Romero was forced off injured against Aston Villa at the weekend and is unlikely to be risked in Istanbul.

Postecoglou can at least change his entire midfield, with Yves Bissouma, Lucas Bergvall and James Maddison pushing to come into the XI, while Mikey Moore and Timo Werner offer fresh options on the flanks.

But Richarlison's latest injury against Villa means Dominic Solanke may have to continue up front, particularly with Postecoglou likely to keep managing Heung-min Son's minutes.

If Solanke is deemed to need a rest, young striker Will Lankshear could make his second start after a full debut against Ferencvaros in the opening game of this competition.

Wilson Odobert is also sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Spurs predicted XI (4-3-3): Vicario; Porro, Dragusin, Davies, Gray; Bissouma, Bergvall, Maddison, Werner, Solanke, Moore

Time and date: 5.45pm GMT, Thursday, November 7, 2024

Referee: Lawrence Visser

TV and live stream: TNT Sports

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