Tottenham Eyes Europa League Glory to Revive Struggling Season
Spurs face AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League last-16 as manager Ange Postecoglou looks to salvage his second season with key players returning from injury.
- Tottenham Hotspur takes on AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of their Europa League round of 16 tie, with the competition being their last chance for silverware this season.
- Manager Ange Postecoglou's future at the club could hinge on the team's performance in the Europa League, as Spurs sit 13th in the Premier League and are out of domestic cup competitions.
- Key players Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and Dominic Solanke have returned to training after lengthy injury spells, giving Spurs a much-needed boost.
- Postecoglou emphasized the importance of carrying a positive result back to London, highlighting the opportunity to dictate the game’s tempo against AZ Alkmaar, who are currently sixth in the Eredivisie.
- Tottenham has not won a major trophy since 2008, and success in the Europa League would mark their first European triumph since 1984.