Thu Dec 12 22:02:52 UTC 2024: ## Injury-Hit Tottenham Face Rangers in Crucial Europa League Clash

**Glasgow, Scotland** – Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou faces a major selection headache as his injury-ravaged squad travels to Glasgow to face Rangers in a crucial Europa League match on Thursday. The game marks a return to Ibrox for Postecoglou, where he enjoyed considerable success with Celtic. However, victory will be a tough ask given the extensive injury list.

Key defenders Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, who both suffered fresh injuries in Sunday’s 4-3 loss to Chelsea, join an already depleted backline that includes Guglielmo Vicario, Richarlison, Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies, and Mikey Moore on the sidelines. Midfielder Yves Bissouma is suspended for the upcoming Premier League game against Southampton but could feature against Rangers. Rodrigo Bentancur, meanwhile, is available despite a domestic ban.

Despite the setbacks, Postecoglou is expected to field a strong team, though it will rely heavily on less experienced players. The predicted lineup includes Fraser Forster in goal, with the young Romanian central defender likely to start alongside a depleted midfield. The manager will hope that the likes of Bentancur and Bissouma can provide some much needed experience and creativity in the face of a hostile Ibrox crowd. Harry Kane is expected to lead the line, aiming to add to his recent goal tally and provide much needed attacking power.

A win for Tottenham is vital to kickstart their faltering season and get their Europa League campaign back on track. The match promises to be a highly charged encounter, with the added spice of Postecoglou’s return to familiar territory adding extra intrigue to the fixture.

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