Tottenham Hotspur is gearing up to face Galatasaray in the Europa League, and manager Ange Postecoglou has made some surprising decisions amid a string of injuries. The team will be without Richarlison, who’s set to miss four weeks with a hamstring injury ¹. Cristian Romero is also doubtful with a foot injury, while Micky Van de Ven and Wilson Odobert are sidelined with hamstring issues ¹.
*Predicted Starting Lineup:*
– _Goalkeeper:_ Vicario
– _Defense:_ Gray, Dragusin, Davies, Udogie
– _Midfield:_ Bissouma, Bentancur, Johnson, Maddison, Kulusevski
– _Forward:_ Solanke ¹
Postecoglou’s surprise decision comes in the form of James Maddison’s return to the starting lineup. Maddison is expected to start in his preferred number ten spot, following his impressive free-kick goal as a substitute against Aston Villa ¹. Archie Gray, a £30m summer signing, is also set to start in defense ¹.
*Galatasaray’s Lineup:*
The Turkish side will likely field a strong team, with Victor Osimhen pushing for a start alongside Mauro Icardi ¹. Former Tottenham defender Davinson Sanchez is expected to start at the heart of the defense, while Hakim Ziyech and Lucas Torreira will provide midfield experience ¹.
*Injury Update:*
Tottenham’s injury list includes:
– _Richarlison:_ Hamstring injury, out for four weeks ¹
– _Cristian Romero:_ Foot injury, doubtful ¹
– _Micky Van de Ven:_ Hamstring injury, out until November 23 ¹
– _Wilson Odobert:_ Hamstring injury, unknown return date ¹
– _Timo Werner:_ Groin issue, out until November 23 ¹
– _Mikey Moore:_ Illness, unknown return date ¹
With several key players out, Postecoglou will be looking to his remaining squad members to step up and secure a win against Galatasaray.
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