Thu Nov 07 19:05:11 UTC 2024: ## Spurs Face Injury Crisis Ahead of Crucial Europa League Clash with Galatasaray

Tottenham Hotspur travel to Istanbul facing a tough test against Galatasaray in the Europa League, with manager Ange Postecoglou forced to field a weakened squad due to a string of injuries.

Despite sitting second in their Europa League group after three straight wins, Spurs are missing several key players. Richarlison is out with a hamstring injury, Cristian Romero is doubtful, and Timo Werner is unavailable with a groin complaint. Additionally, midfielder Mikey Moore is sidelined with a virus.

These absences add to the already existing injury list, which includes Micky van de Ven and Wilson Odobert, both suffering from hamstring issues.

Postecoglou has been forced to call upon several academy players to bolster his squad, with Tottenham facing a crucial Premier League clash against Ipswich Town just two-and-a-half days after returning from Turkey.

The expected Spurs starting lineup sees Guglielmo Vicario in goal, with Destiny Udogie and Ben Davies likely to feature in defense. The midfield is expected to be composed of Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Rodrigo Bentancur, and James Maddison, while Dejan Kulusevski and Dane Scarlett are likely to lead the attack.

Despite the injury concerns, Tottenham will be looking to secure a positive result against a strong Galatasaray side, who currently sit top of the Turkish league and fifth in their Europa League group. The match promises to be a tense affair with a hostile atmosphere at the RAMS Park stadium in Istanbul.

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