Tottenham Hotspur Aims for Third Consecutive Europa League Win Against AZ Alkmaar

Tottenham Hotspur is set to face AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The match kicks off at 8pm BST and will be televised live in the UK on TNT Sports 1, with live streaming available via the Discovery+ app.

Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham side has had a mixed start to the Premier League season but has been flawless in the Europa League, securing victories against Qarabag and Ferencvaros. They aim to make it three wins from three matches in the competition. The team will be without Heung-min Son, who is being rested due to soreness after his return from a hamstring injury against West Ham United.

AZ Alkmaar, managed by Maarten Martens, has had a challenging start to their season, including four consecutive defeats across all competitions. They began their Europa League campaign with a win against Elfsborg but lost their next match to Athletic Club. Former Tottenham forward Troy Parrott will lead the attack for AZ Alkmaar, returning to north London after transferring to the Eredivisie club last summer.

Tottenham’s lineup will feature several changes from their last Premier League match, with James Maddison, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Lucas Bergvall in midfield, and Timo Werner, Richarlison, and Mikey Moore in the front three. Archie Gray, Ben Davies, and Radu Dragusin will start in the defense, while Fraser Forster will be in goal.

AZ Alkmaar will be without several key players due to injuries, including Bruno Martins Indi, Mexx Meerdink, and Wouter Goes. The team will be captained by Jordy Clasie, although his availability was initially uncertain.

The match marks the first competitive meeting between Tottenham Hotspur and AZ Alkmaar, and Tottenham is expected to secure a convincing victory given their current form and depth in the squad).