Tottenham Hotspur is gearing up for their Europa League last-16 first leg against AZ Alkmaar, marking a critical moment in their bid for silverware this season. Following a challenging period, Spurs have found their stride with consecutive Premier League victories. They previously defeated AZ 1-0 earlier in the competition. However, they face mixed fitness news; while key players like Romero and Van de Ven are fit again, Kulusevski is sidelined due to injury. Meanwhile, AZ’s momentum is boosted after eliminating Galatasaray in the play-offs.
Spurs have one last shot at winning silverware this season and they will be more determined than ever to finally give their fans a moment worth celebrating.
The Premier League giants remain the bookies' favourite to win the competition, but it would mark success in the competition for the first time since 1984.
AZ came through the play-offs, surprisingly knocking out Galatasaray and there is no doubt they will riding a wave of momentum heading into the game.
The bad news is that Dejan Kulusevski has picked up a foot injury and was seen wearing a protective boot in his latest Instagram post.
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