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Tottenham Vs AZ Alkmaar Preview, Prediction, Team News And Predicted Lineups

James Chittick Sports Editor

Published23 Oct 2024

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Here’s our Tottenham VS AZ Alkmaar preview, prediction, latest team news and predicted lineups ahead of Thursday night’s UEFA Europa League clash in North London.

Tottenham Vs AZ Alkmaar Preview

Tottenham

There was no doubt Tottenham needed a win against West Ham after their humiliating implosion at Brighton before the international break.

Spurs survived an early scare to hammer the Irons on home turf, winning 4-1. But despite the victory, Ange Postecoglou’s men are still four points below the top four.

But the Australian may be targeting Europe as a potential route to silverware this season. They have beaten Qarabag and Ferencvaros already, and looked a safe bet to qualify for the knockouts easily.

Tottenham have won all six Europa League games at their new stadium, and are yet to concede a goal in that time.

Our @europaleague campaign continues tomorrow evening ✨ pic.twitter.com/1hnh1JN5LN

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 23, 2024

AZ Alkmaar

The visitors on Thursday are in awful form. Maarten Martin’s men have lost four on the bounce, their worst run in over 20 years.

And things get no easier this week, with the trip to Tottenham probably the toughest fixture of their season on paper.

They have not been lucky with their opponents, in fairness. AZ lost away in Bilbao to an Athletic side who are imperious at home.

And at the weekend, PSV were 2-1 winners as Alkmaar were reduced to 10 men.

It’s been some dip in form for a side which won five of their opening six league matches, but they will need a remarkable turnaround to take anything away from Thursday’s match.

Tottenham Vs AZ Alkmaar Team News

Djed Spence and Wilson Odobert are out for Tottenham. Both would likely have come in to help Postecoglou rotate his squad, so their absence is a concern.

Right-back Pedro Porro has now played 90 minutes in six consecutive matches including two over the international break with Spain.

But in better news, Radu Dragusin is back following his suspension, and will most likely slot in at the back, allowing one of Romero and Micky van de Ven to rest.

Former Spurs man Troy Parrott returns to his old club just months after leaving. The Irish striker will be hoping for another European goal after netting the winner against Elfsborg.

Ghanaian international Ibrahim Sadiq is a doubt, he took a knock with his national side and could miss out.

Bruno Martins Indi, Mexx Merdink and Wouter Goes remain sidelined.