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Spurs are still capable of misfiring but have won nine of their last 11 matches in all competitions. Surrendering a two-goal lead in a 3-2 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion and producing a tame display in a 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace highlight the frustrations for the Tottenham faithful.
The Europa League has been perfect to date for the Lilywhites. Three outings have resulted in maximum points, with Ange Postecoglou often making wholesale changes against inferior opposition. Galatasaray will pose Spurs their sternest European challenge thus far.
Here is how Tottenham could line up in Turkey.
GK: Guglielmo Vicario – Fraser Forster performed well in the 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar last time out in the Europa League, but first-choice stopper Vicario may be preferred on Thursday as Spurs prepare to face some impressive attacking firepower.
RB: Archie Gray – Gray thrived in a right-back role for Leeds United last season and that’s where the orthodox midfielder has earned the bulk of his minutes for Spurs. He’s likely to come up against Yunus Akgun, who he will know from his loan spell at Leicester City last term.
CB: Radu Dragusin – Injuries to both Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven will force Postecoglou into fielding his second-string centre-back pairing on Thursday. Dragusin, who was sent off in Spurs’ first Europa League encounter, will be tasked with keeping Victor Osimhen at bay.
CB: Ben Davies – You know what you’re going to get from the experienced Welshman, who has now been in north London for over a decade. He’s started all three Europa League matches for Tottenham.
LB: Destiny Udogie – Cover at left-back is thin on the ground, with Udogie one of Spurs’ few options. The young Italian has rarely been rested this season and Postecoglou …
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