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

Postecoglou set to shuffle his pack for latest Europa League test

Richarlison is pushing for his first start since August in Tottenham's Europa League clash with AZ Alkmaar on Thursday.

The Brazilian has been sidelined since the 4-0 win over Everton but made his return from the bench in Saturday's 4-1 win over West Ham.

Ange Postecoglou is expected to ring the changes in Europe again, though goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and defender Micky van de Ven, who joined the manager at Wednesday's pre-match press conference, are likely to keep their places.

Postecoglou's biggest decisions are set to be in midfield, where there has been little to choose between Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma this season. Bissouma started and scored against the Hammers, so Bentancur could come in.

Pape Matar Sarr is also a contender to come into the side for the weekend's visit to struggling Crystal Palace following his impressive display as a half-time substitute for James Maddison on Sunday, so either could start against the Dutch side.

Radu Dragusin is likely to come into the back four after being suspended for the win over Ferencvaros before the international break.

Teenager Mikey Moore is pushing for another start after impressing in Hungary, although Timo Werner also needs minutes.

Wilson Odobert is set to be on the bench after returning from injury, but Postecoglou has confirmed Heung-min Son will not be involved.

Predicted Tottenham XI (4-3-3): Vicario; Gray, Dragusin, Van de Ven, Davies; Bentancur, Sarr, Bergvall; Moore, Werner, Richarlison

Doubts: Odobert

Time and date: 8pm BST on Thursday, October 24, 2024

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

TV channel and live stream: TNT Sports