Tottenham Hotspur are looking to secure a third successive Europa League victory on Thursday when they host Eredivisie outfit AZ Alkmaar. Bar a disastrous second-half display at Brighton & Hove Albion before the October international break,

Spurs have won their opening two games in the competition and Postecoglou said the visit of Alkmaar could allow one or two fringe players to impress. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The biggest boost for Tottenham was the return of captain Heung-min Son, who marked his comeback with a goal after a three-game absence due to a hamstring issue. Son’s importance to Postecoglou’s system is undeniable, and his return could not have been timelier.

Tottenham Hotspur will seek to maintain their strong start in the Europa League without captain Son Heung-min against AZ Alkmaar on Thursday after manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed the South Korean will not be involved.

Tottenham Hotspur and AZ Alkmaar could both be without two players each on Thursday night. Tottenham Hotspur turn their attention away from the Premier League this week as they face a Europa League game against Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar at home on Thursday night.