Tottenham's Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho reacts during UEFA Europa League football Group J first-leg football match between Royal Antwerp FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at the Bosuilstadion in Antwerp on October 29, 2020. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP) (Photo by JOHN THYS/AFP via Getty Images)
Tottenham will be looking to take one step closer to securing a place in the knockouts as they welcome Ludogorets for the fourth Europa League group fixture of the season. Mourinho’s men have been in sublime form ever since the blip at Antwerp, with four wins on the trot.
Ludogorets, on the other hand, have had a mixed bag, with alternating wins and losses in the last 5 games. A Spurs win could be on the cards given the reverse fixture was pretty much dominated by Spurs and they are in really good form.
Matt Doherty tested positive for COVID so he will remain in self-isolation. Erik Lamela continues his recovery and could be an absentee for this one. Harry Winks remains a doubt for this fixture after picking up an injury while on national duty.
Lastly, there is Toby Alderweireld, who suffered a knock in the last game and could face a spell on the sidelines.
The French custodian should retain his place for this one as a win would put Spurs on the cusp of qualification.
Might deputise for Reguilon, who could be given the game off.
With Alderweireld out for the time being, Tanganga’s return couldn’t have come at a better time.
Slowly settling into his new role, Dier has done well at centre-back for his club as well as country.
With Doherty out for at least two weeks, Aurier looks set to play there for the time being.
The Frenchman has kept up his high energy displays for the side with his ability to press the opposition with constant running.
The former Southampton man has easily been the most influential Spurs player since his arrival and just keeps producing the goods.
Will be tasked with providing some creativity in the final third as well as creating midfield overloads.
Should get a start for this one instead of coming on from the bench.
The Welsh wizard could be given this game to get some valuable minutes and come back into his stride.
This season, Harry Kane has taken up playmaking and no one is complaining. Bagged another assist in the last game.