Tottenham Hotspur face Galatasaray in the Europa League, with coach Ange Postecoglou addressing the media in Istanbul. The team arrived in Turkey for a press conference and training session. Galatasaray features notable players, including Victor Osimhen and former Spurs defender Davinson Sanchez. Postecoglou emphasized the excitement of playing in front of fans after the experience of empty stadiums during Covid. He acknowledged the challenge Galatasaray presents and highlighted Spurs’ strong start in the Europa League, aiming to maintain their good results.
Postecoglou noted Galatasaray’s danger from set pieces and their attacking prowess, particularly in the front third, emphasizing the need for solid defensive work. He acknowledged the challenges of playing away in Europe but expressed readiness. Additionally, he mentioned he’s looking forward to seeing former Spurs player Davinson Sanchez, describing him as a hardworking professional and a good person.
Postecoglou reported that Richarlison has a hamstring injury and is expected to be out for some time, while Romero’s issue may not be serious. He remains hopeful for Romero’s availability for the weekend. Timo Werner didn’t travel due to a groin complaint, and Mikey Moore stayed home with a virus. However, all other fit and eligible players are with the team.
“Through the Europa League we’ve rotated the team as we’ve seen. Obviously we are playing three games a week at the moment, have been since the start of the season and we’ve used pretty much all our squad, but that’s worked well because players have come in and been fit because they’re playing football regularly. We’ll make changes tomorrow night but again it’s just about making sure we have a team out there we believe can match the opposition and get a result for us.”
