Tottenham Hotspur is set to face AS Roma in the Europa League, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 GMT at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. This match marks an important opportunity for both teams, especially for Roma, who is under new management with Claudio Ranieri at the helm. Ranieri, a lifelong supporter of the club, steps in after a tumultuous season that saw the dismissals of notable figures such as Jose Mourinho and Daniele De Rossi. His debut last week resulted in a narrow 1-0 defeat to Napoli, prompting a need for improvement.
In this match, Roma sees the return of star player Paulo Dybala, who will lead the attack alongside Artem Dovbyk. Mats Hummels joins the defense in what is expected to be a five-man formation. Additionally, Alexis Saelemaekers makes a return to the squad after recovering from ankle surgery, although Mario Hermoso and Eldor Shomurodov were left out of the traveling party.
On the other side, Tottenham faces its own challenges, notably the absence of key goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who is sidelined due to an ankle injury. Fraser Forster will take his place in goal as the team also deals with injuries to Cristian Romero, Richarlison, and others. Despite these setbacks, Tottenham showed resilience by bouncing back from two consecutive losses with a convincing 4-0 victory over Manchester City just days before the match.
The line-ups for the game are as follows:
Tottenham: Forster; Pedro Porro, Dragusin, B Davies, Gray; Bentancur, Sarr; Kulusevski, Johnson, Solanke; Son
Roma: Svilar; Mancini, Hummels, N’Dicka; Celik, Konè, Paredes, Angelino; El Shaarawy, Dybala; Dovbyk
As both teams aim to secure valuable points in the tournament, fans can expect an exciting clash filled with potential and drama. This match represents a chance for Roma to rebuild their season and for Tottenham to demonstrate their capabilities despite injuries, making it a highlight on the European football calendar. Football enthusiasts will be keen to follow the live updates from this encounter alongside other fixtures, including Lazio-Ludogorets and Fiorentina-Pafos.