Tottenham XI vs Rangers: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Europa League | OneFootball

Spurs facing crisis ahead of trip to Glasgow for Battle of Britain

Ange Postecoglou says he is facing the worst injury crisis of his career after losing Tottenham defenders Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero to fresh muscle problems against Chelsea on Sunday.

Radu Dragusin and Archie Gray, 18, are expected to fill-in at centre-half for Thursday’s visit to Rangers in the Europa League, with Postecoglou admitting he will likely have to “get creative” in the next six matches.

Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur are all but certain to feature because they are both suspended for Sunday’s visit to Southampton, with James Maddison likely to fill the third spot in midfield after starting on the bench for the 4-3 defeat to Chelsea.

Teenager Will Lankshear could make a third start in the Europa League up front to give Dominic Solanke a rest, while Timo Werner is likely to come into the XI.

Ben Davies, Wilson Odobert, Richarlison (all hamstring), Guglielmo Vicario (foot) and Mikey Moore (illness) are also sidelined, while Djed Spence and Sergio Reguilon are ineligible.

Tottenham predicted XI (4-3-3): Forster; Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Udogie; Bissouma, Bentancur, Maddison; Werner, Johnson, Lankshear

Injured: Van de Ven, Romero, Odobert, Davies, Richarlison, Vicario, Moore

Time and date: 8pm GMT on Thursday 12 December 2024

Venue: Ibrox, Glasgow

TV channel and live stream: TNT Sports

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