Here we take a look at the Tottenham changes Ange Postecoglou could consider for Thursday's game against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League

Ange Postecoglou believes the Europa League presents Tottenham with a “great opportunity” especially with the return of Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero and Dominic Solanke for Thursday’s tie at AZ Alkmaar.

Tottenham Hotspur defenders Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero should return from injury issues for their Europa League last-16 first leg. Romero has been absent since the 4-3 defeat by Chelsea on December 8, while Van de Ven last played in the Europa ...

Sitting a lowly 13th in the Premier League standings, Tottenham's only realistic avenue for European soccer next season is winning the Europa League. Ange Postecoglou famously said he always wins trophies in his second season in charge, and the second tier European competition is the only path towards making that statement true.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dejan Kulusevski is out of Thursday's Europa League last-16 tie against AZ Alkmaar with injury and unlikely to return before the international break at the end of the month,

Cristian Romero has been called up by Argentina for two ties later this month despite only playing 15 minutes for Tottenham since November.

Ange Postecoglou has not been able to use Cristian Romero at Tottenham for some time now. The Argentina international last appeared for Spurs in the 4-3 defeat against Chelsea on December 8th, a game in which he suffered a torn quadricep, while Micky van de Ven was also forced off injured.

However, their momentum was halted by a resurgent Manchester City side who wrestled their demons to emerge from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a narrow 1-0 win. Nevertheless, Tottenham will head into the game against AZ on the back of a four-game unbeaten streak in the Europa League.

Tottenham Hotspur have given the green light to Cristian Romero’s inclusion in the Argentina squad, despite the fact the defender has not played this year.

Tottenham injury update: Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Dominic Solanke latest news and return dates Tottenham ’s injury problems are easing ahead of the start of knockout stage of the Europa League.

Here's the Tottenham Hotspur team we reckon Ange Postecoglou will select to face AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of the Europa League round of 16