Tottenham vs Qarabag: Europa League Encounter and Team News

Tottenham Hotspur is set to begin their European campaign against Azerbaijan’s Qarabag in the UEFA Europa League. The North London team is returning to continental competition following a one-season hiatus, with manager Ange Postecoglou emphasizing his goal to secure silverware in his second season at the club.

Following a mixed start to the Premier League season, Spurs rejuvenated their campaign with a crucial 3-1 victory over Brentford. New signing Dominic Solanke, acquired from Bournemouth in a £65 million deal, scored his first goal for the club in that match. Brennan Johnson and James Maddison also added to the scoresheet, strengthening the team’s confidence heading into the European fixture.

Reports suggest that Ange Postecoglou is likely to rotate his squad for the match against Qarabag, considering the upcoming Premier League fixture against Manchester United, a potential top-four rival. “We’ve had a very good look at them,” Postecoglou said about Qarabag. “They dominate the local competition and have consistently made an impact in Europe.”

Dominic Solanke is expected to maintain his position at center-forward, especially with Richarlison unavailable. However, players like academy graduate Will Lankshear, Timo Werner, and Dejan Kulusevski could also feature, providing various options for the attacking line-up. Wilson Odobert is confirmed to be unavailable, and it is uncertain whether Son Heung-min will participate, given his history of injuries.

The predicted lineup for Tottenham includes players like Forster, Gray, Dragusin, Van de Ven, Davies, Sarr, Bentancur, Bergvall, Johnson, Moore, and Werner. The kick-off is scheduled at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for 20:00 BST, and the match will be available for streaming on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate.

As Tottenham embarks on this European journey, fans are eager to see how the team fares against continental opposition and whether they can leverage this opportunity to build momentum and make a significant mark in the Europa League.