As the anticipation builds for Tottenham's upcoming Europa League tie against Galatasaray, manager Ange Postecoglou has provided some crucial updates. In a recent media interaction, he confirmed two new absences from the team and gave an update on injured players Cristian Romero and Richarlison.
Postecoglou revealed that Timo Werner and Mikey Moore will not be part of the squad for Thursday evening's match. This comes as a blow to Spurs fans who have been eagerly awaiting this important fixture. The absence of these key players adds to the challenges faced by Tottenham in their European campaign.
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In addition to confirming Werner and Moore's absence, Postecoglou also addressed concerns about Cristian Romero and Richarlison. Both players had limped off during the second half of last Sunday’s 4-1 victory over Aston Villa due to injuries.
While it is unclear when exactly these two will return to action, their injuries are being closely monitored by Spurs' medical team. Fans will undoubtedly be hoping for a swift recovery so they can see them back on the pitch soon.
Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham Hotspur manager, said:
"Yeah, so from the weekend obviously Richy unfortunately injured his hamstring so I'm still getting the final information but I think he'll be out for a while, Romero, I think nothing too serious hopefully. So, hopefully still a chance for the weekend.
"Timo Werner has been carrying a bit of a groin complaint, which is still there, so he didn't travel, and Mikey Moore picked up a bit of a virus yesterday, so we've left him at home as well. I think everyone else who's fit and eligible is here."
Extended sidelines for Van de Ven & Odobert
Further compounding Tottenham’s injury woes is Micky van de Ven’s strained hamstring which won't see him return until after this month's international break. Wilson Odobert too faces more time on the sidelines following a setback just after returning from his own hamstring injury. These extended absences put additional pressure on Spurs' squad depth as they navigate through their busy schedule in both domestic leagues and European competitions.
Despite these setbacks, Postecoglou remains optimistic about his team's chances in Istanbul against Galatasaray. He expressed confidence in his remaining squad members stepping up to fill these gaps effectively during this crucial tie. The upcoming match will be a test of Tottenham's resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity. As the team prepares for this important fixture, fans around the world will be eagerly watching to see how they rise to the challenge.
While injuries and absences pose significant challenges for Tottenham ahead of their Europa League tie against Galatasaray, it also presents an opportunity for other players to step up and make their mark. The coming weeks will indeed be a critical period for Spurs as they strive to maintain momentum in both domestic and European competitions.
