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Postecoglou has belief that Spurs can win the Europa League

Tottenham Hotspur take on Dutch side AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie, with Ange Postecoglou’s side looking to take a decisive advantage back to London.

The Europa League is Spurs’s last remaining chance of silverware this season and embattled boss Postecoglou could do with a boost as his side languish 13th in the Premier League table.

Given their exits from other cup competitions, Spurs have not actually played since a narrow 1-0 loss to Manchester City on 26 February but that break has allowed some key players to return to fitness after injury spells.

The likes of Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Dominic Solanke have now returned to training while James Maddison, Wilson Odobert, Destiny Udogie and Brennan Johnson are also back in action, leaving their boss confident of success against an AZ side lying sixth in the Eredivisie.

AZ 0-0 Tottenham, 9 mins

Nope, Lahdo can’t continue. Gutting for the Sweden under-21 international as he hobbles off, to be replaced by Denso Kasius.

Likely a positional switch with Poku coming out to the left now.

Luke Baker6 March 2025 17:56

AZ 0-0 Tottenham, 7 mins

A painful one for Lahdo as his shin catches a full swing of Bergvall’s boot that was meant to be a crossfield pass only for the ball to be nipped away mid follow through.

After some treatment, Lahdo is limping along the sidelines but he’ll try to run it off. He’s not moving hugely freely at the moment though.

Luke Baker6 March 2025 17:54

AZ 0-0 Tottenham, 3 mins

It’s a decent atmosphere in Alkmaar, with the AZ fans in fine voice in the early going.

Spurs’s typically intense press pushes them back but ex-Tottenham striker Troy Parrott chases a ball in the channel, only for Gray and Spence to cover well for the visitors.

Luke Baker6 March 2025 17:49

AZ v Tottenham

The teams are out and we’re only a couple of minutes from kick-off in Alkmaar

Luke Baker6 March 2025 17:44

Les Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves discuss Spurs's Europa League chances

Will Tottenham end their trophy drought and win the Europa League this season?

TNT Sports pundits Les Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves discuss:

Luke Baker6 March 2025 17:33

‘Elite’ Son Heung-min not slowing down – Ange Postecoglou

Ange Postecoglou does not believe Tottenham captain Son Heung-min is set to “slow down” any time soon.

Son has double figures for assists this season, alongside 10 goals in all competitions, but had only found the net four times going into December to raise questions about his long-term future.

However, he has been more prolific since and the club triggered a one-year extension in January to keep him contracted until the summer of 2026.

“His ability to beat players, even in tight areas, is elite. His finishing I think is elite,” Postecoglou said.

“You never want to try to predict with players like Sonny how long he will go for because those kind of players I think always defy whatever odds there are because of the way they look after themselves and conduct themselves, the levels.

“Even this year, as difficult as it has been for us, I think his numbers still stack up. You weigh him up against any winger in the league, he’s still going to be top five.”

‘Elite’ Son Heung-min not slowing down – Ange Postecoglou

Spurs attacker Son Heung-min has 13 goal involvements against Manchester City.

Luke Baker6 March 2025 17:21