Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar LIVE!

Spurs are celebrating making it a hat-trick of early wins in this season’s new-look Europa League. Ange Postecoglou’s side continued their 100 per start to the competition on Thursday night, seeing off AZ Alkmaar 1-0 in an entertaining contest in north London to follow previous victories over Ferencvaros and Qarabag.

Richarlison’s cool second-half penalty after an animated debate with stand-in captain James Maddison ultimately won the game for Tottenham, though it was the performance of Mikey Moore that will inevitably steal all the headlines. The 17-year-old academy graduate was utterly sensational after half-time, terrifying the AZ Alkmaar defence with a scintillating display that further underlined his enormous potential.

Spurs already appear to have one foot firmly planted in the knockout rounds with tougher games on the horizon against the likes of Galatasaray, Roma and Rangers before the end of the calendar year. Follow Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar reaction live below!

Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar highlights

• RED CARD! Moller Wolfe sent off again for Alkmaar

• GOAL! Richarlison penalty gives Spurs lead

Tottenham 1-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 21:56 , George Flood

Full-time

Tottenham 1-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 21:56 , George Flood

93 mins: Close again to a late second goal for Spurs after some great play involving Udogie, Kulusevski and Odobert.

Owusu-Oduro caught Udogie high there as he tried to poke home with Johnson arriving at the back post.

There’s a long VAR check, but no penalty given.

Tottenham 1-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 21:54 , George Flood

90 mins: Into three minutes of added time.

Kwakman fouls Johnson and picks up a booking, then makes another silly challenge.

Tottenham 1-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 21:50 , George Flood

89 mins: Almost a quick goal off the bench for Odobert, but his shot is blocked.

Spurs are not merely looking to quietly see out this game against 10 men.

Tottenham 1-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 21:49 , George Flood

87 mins: A standing ovation from the Spurs fans for the excellent Mikey Moore as he's replaced by the fit-again Wilson Odobert.

Tottenham 1-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 21:47 , George Flood

85 mins: Red card!

A second sending off in as many games for Alkmaar’s Norwegian left-back David Moller Wolfe.

He picks up a second booking for bringing down Johnson.

Tottenham 1-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 21:46 , George Flood

84 mins: AZ Alkmaar boss Maarten Martens makes two more changes in search of a late equaliser.

Kwakman and Meerdink replace Mijnans and Dekker.

Tottenham 1-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 21:43

81 mins: Moore and Kulusevski have both cut in off the flanks and tried to test Owusu-Oduro, who was equal to both efforts.

Inside the final 10 minutes in north London and Spurs still need to put this game to bed.

Tottenham 1-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 21:41 , George Flood

78 mins: Dekker - who gave away the penalty for that foul on Bergvall earlier - is now booked for a lunging challenge on Sarr.

Tottenham 1-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 21:36

74 mins: A solid save that from Forster to deny Lahdo, who had been released by Parrott.

Tottenham have got to keep their concentration here.

Still plenty of time left and AZ Alkmaar have looked dangerous over the last 10 minutes.

Tottenham 1-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 21:34 , George Flood

71 mins: Bergvall initially looked to play on but clearly isn’t right and is now replaced by Kulusevski.

Sarr is also on for Maddison as Tottenham clear an AZ corner.

The Dutch side are pushing for an equaliser inside the final 20 minutes here.

This is far from done for Spurs...

Tottenham 1-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 21:31 , George Flood

69 mins: A dangerous AZ Alkmaar cross is headed by Dragusin onto Mijnans and wide.

That was somewhat fortunate. More injury concern for Spurs now with Bergvall down and clutching the back of his right leg.

Tottenham 1-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 21:28 , George Flood

Standard Sport’s Dan Kilpatrick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Mikey Moore has been electric since moving to the left for the second half.

The teenager is justifying the hype and deserves a goal and assist in the final 25 minutes for his display.

Tottenham 1-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 21:28 , George Flood

66 mins: Owusu-Oduro flaps rather nervously at a Bergvall corner and concedes another.

Swedish winger Mayckel Lahdo is on for AZ now. Maikuma off.

Tottenham 1-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 21:26 , George Flood

65 mins: Richarlison is down here for Tottenham but it looks like it’s just cramp for the injury-plagued Brazilian.

Dominic Solanke replaces him.

Tottenham 1-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 21:23 , George Flood

60 mins: A really busy game this now after a low-key first half, with mistakes in both defences.

Dragusin does well to turn behind a cross from Moller Wolfe before Forster makes an easy save.

Tottenham 1-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 21:22 , George Flood

Standard Sport’s Dan Kilpatrick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

It looked like Richarlison had stood down from the penalty after an animated conversation with Maddison but the Brazilian ended up stepping up.

It was a cool finish to open his account for the season, and Spurs deservedly have the breakthrough after another canny half-time change from Postecoglou.

Tottenham 1-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 21:21 , George Flood

59 mins: This has been an awesome second half so far from Moore, who is surging with confidence.

He eases his way into the box again, but Johnson fails to connect with an excellent low cross.

What a talent.

Tottenham 1-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 21:20 , George Flood

57 mins: Almost a very costly mistake from Dragusin as he’s caught in possession in a dangerous area and Bentancur has to charge back to block from Poku inside the box.

Tottenham 1-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 21:18

55 mins: Tottenham are a completely different side here as Richarlison and Johnson nearly combine for a quick-fire second goal - Owusu-Oduro with a pivotal interception.

Great atmosphere inside the stadium now, with Moller Wolfe booked for bringing down Maddison.

GOAL! Tottenham 1-0 AZ Alkmaar | Richarlison 52'

Thursday 24 October 2024 21:13 , George Flood

52 mins: No mistake from the spot and Spurs lead after a rip-roaring, Mikey Moore-led start to this second half.

Richarlison cheekily chips down the middle after a lot of discussion with Maddison about who would take that penalty.

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 21:13 , George Flood

Penalty to Tottenham

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 21:11 , George Flood

Standard Sport’s Dan Kilpatrick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Ouch. Assuming Timo Werner's not injured, Postecoglou's decision to replace him with Brennan Johnson at half-time will do his already fragile confidence no good at all.

The German missed two big chances in the first half but did create a brilliant opening for Mikey Moore in the first few minutes.

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 21:10 , George Flood

49 mins: Spurs have already hit a new level in this second half, with Moore the architect.

He first plays a glorious pass for substitute Johnson, whose shot deflects off the heel of the defender.

The teenager is now demanding the ball and terrorising the AZ defence, delivering a dangerous cross into the six-yard box.

Richarlison is just prevented from connecting with it before Owusu-Oduro gets a crucial touch in front of a sliding Bergvall.

Moore has the home fans on their feet.

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 21:07 , George Flood

Back underway in N17.

A second change from AZ Alkmaar at the break too, with Peer Koopmeiners replacing Belic in midfield.

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 21:04 , George Flood

It’s Werner making way for Johnson.

Decisive from Postecoglou and another hugely frustrating outing for the German.

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 21:03 , George Flood

It looks like Brennan Johnson will be coming on at half-time for Tottenham.

Ange Postecoglou obviously wants a greater attacking spark - will Werner or Moore make way?

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 20:57

Standard Sport’s Dan Kilpatrick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

A note of impatience crept into the crowd towards the end of the half, with fans urging the Spurs players to start shooting more.

It's been all the hosts, one smart save from Fraser Forster aside, but wasteful finishing from wingers Timo Werner and Mikey Moore means Spurs are being frustrated so far.

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 20:51 , George Flood

Half-time

Goalless at the break in north London, and AZ Alkmaar will be comfortably the happier side so far.

They’ve defended solidly for the most part and have a real threat on the break with the dangerous Poku.

Some good moments for much-changed Spurs but they have yet to really ignite, Werner and Moore missing their best chances.

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 20:49

47 mins: Bentancur looks to punish a poor clearance but his shot is wild and flies into the stands.

That should do it for the first half.

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 20:48 , George Flood

44 mins: Lovely feet and skill inside the box from Maddison, but AZ clear their lines before Parrott again gets back to defend diligently and earns a free-kick off a frustrated Gray.

Two minutes of additional time will be played at the end of this first half.

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 20:47 , George Flood

Standard Sport’s Dan Kilpatrick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

You genuinely wonder how and when Timo Werner will ever score again.

It has been another lively enough display from the winger, who is still making all the right runs, but he looks utterly bereft of confidence in front of goal and has missed two big openings tonight.

He probably needs the simplest of tap-ins to stop the rot.

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 20:45 , George Flood

42 mins: Parrott has spent a lot of time in this first half back defending on the edge of his own box.

He’s caught by Richarlison with no foul given, but the Brazilian scuffs his shot well wide.

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 20:42 , George Flood

39 mins: Solid goalkeeping again from Forster as he races to the edge of his box to beat Kasius to the ball.

He had to get that right, and did. Excellent timing.

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 20:41 , George Flood

37 mins: Maikuma is caught in possession by Richarlison after a heavy touch and the Brazilian feeds Werner, who fires into the side netting on the stretch.

That was a far more difficult chance for the former Chelsea man.

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 20:40 , George Flood

36 mins: Young Dutch Under-21 winger Poku is causing Tottenham plenty of problems down AZ’s left-hand side tonight - he’s by far their brightest spark.

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 20:37

Standard Sport’s Dan Kilpatrick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Not sure what I'm missing but that looked a clear penalty for Spurs for Penetra's lunge on Maddison.

Neither the referee nor VAR showed much interest, though.

Maddison still seems the likeliest to fashion a breakthrough, with Bergvall also lively as the other No8.

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 20:35

31 mins: Tottenham’s penalty appeals are waved away after a risky challenge near the byline from Penetra on Maddison.

VAR check - no penalty. Probably the right decision, but that was clumsy.

He did get a toe on the ball, which has saved him.

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 20:32 , George Flood

29 mins: A fine save from Forster!

The Tottenham No2 gets a strong hand to a header from Penetra, who had got the wrong side of Davies.

That will do Forster’s confidence the world of good.

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 20:30 , George Flood

25 mins: Oh Timo.

A huge chance for Tottenham’s on-loan forward, who has started this game well with some dangerous deliveries from the left-hand side.

He makes a brilliant arcing run to go clear and collect a perfect Bergvall pass, but his lack of confidence is laid bare once again as he scuffs a dreadful low strike straight at Owusu-Oduro.

That should have been 1-0.

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 20:27 , George Flood

23 mins: Spurs have a free-kick in a useful position on the left-hand side, but it’s wasted.

AZ Alkmaar are looking quite comfortable at the moment, it must be said.

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 20:24 , George Flood

20 mins: Some brighter moments for AZ with Poku providing a threat down the left and Parrott - who was one of those three players who couldn’t turn home that wonderful Kasius cross inside the six-yard box - having a shot blocked from outside the area.

How he would love a goal tonight against his former club, with so many friends and family in attendance.

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 20:21

18 mins: The game is opening up nicely now as three AZ Alkmaar players in the middle fail to meet a tremendous cross from the right from substitute Kasius. What a ball.

Spurs quickly go on the counter-attack and Werner’s left-wing delivery towards Richarlison is seen behind for a corner, which AZ clear.

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 20:19 , George Flood

Standard Sport’s Dan Kilpatrick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

I thought Maddison might need a big game and he's been outstanding so far, full of quick passing and purposeful dribbles.

Spurs have started well but should really be ahead after Moore headed wide from five yards.

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 20:17 , George Flood

15 mins: Richarlison has the ball in the net for Tottenham but the whistle had already gone for a foul by Moore.

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 20:15 , George Flood

12 mins: AZ are temporarily playing with 10 men here as Bentancur’s clever pass finds Maddison, whose own ball intended for Richarlison is cut out.

Maddison then lets fly but his low shot is easily held by Owusu-Oduro.

Now the offside flag thwarts Werner after Alkmaar send on Denso Kasius for the injured Van Bommel.

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 20:13 , George Flood

10 mins: A huge early blow for AZ as exciting young winger Ruben van Bommel limps off and down the tunnel.

Dad Mark - the former Dutch international and Bayern Munich star - watching on from the stands tonight.

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 20:10 , George Flood

7 mins: Spurs are piling on the early pressure here as visiting goalkeeper Owusu-Oduro cleans up in front of Maddison.

Here come the hosts again as Bergvall’s attempt from outside the box is blocked.

Van Bommel now down for AZ...

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 20:07 , George Flood

5 mins: A huge early chance for Moore!

The Spurs teenager can only glance a header wide of the back post after a terrific left-wing cross for Werner.

What a moment that would have been for the youngster.

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 20:06

4 mins: A dangerous cross from the right puts AZ Alkmaar under plenty of pressure inside their own six-yard box, but the ball is headed clear.

Tottenham dominating the early exchanges here, as you might expect. Seeing all of the ball, with Alkmaar not particularly pressing and happy to sit off in a compact shape.

Tottenham 0-0 AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 20:04

2 mins: Early signs of intent from Tottenham as Richarlison tries to hook the ball over the defender inside the box to create a first chance, but he’s foiled and the whistle eventually sounds.

Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 20:03 , George Flood

Underway in N17 as Spurs seek a third straigh Europa League victory.

Manfredas Lukjancukas of Lithuania is tonight’s referee.

James Maddison under the Spurs spotlight

Thursday 24 October 2024 20:01 , George Flood

Standard Sport’s Dan Kilpatrick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

It might be a stretch to say that James Maddison is playing for his place but he could do with a big performance tonight.

The playmaker, who captains Spurs, was hooked at half-time of the 4-1 win over West Ham for the in-form Pape Sarr, with the Senegalese now pushing to start Sunday's visit to Crystal Palace.

There's plenty of quality in the Spurs XI but it's the same back four which started the insipid last-ditch win over Coventry in the Carabao Cup, and Ange Postecoglou's side are likely to be less fluid playing out with Fraser Forster between the sticks.

Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 19:58 , George Flood

Here come the teams in north London!

A wall of scarves from the away end, with plenty of AZ Alkmaar fans in attendance tonight.

Ange Postecoglou expecting Mikey Moore 'impact'

Thursday 24 October 2024 19:54 , George Flood

In his pre-match interview with TNT Sports, Ange Postecoglou says he believes young Mikey Moore can make another significant impact tonight after his excellent display against Ferencvaros in Hungary.

He’s also backed Richarlison to shine on his first Spurs start since August, while he isn’t reading too much into AZ Alkmaar’s alarming recent dip in form.

Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 19:47

Standard Sport’s chief football correspondent Dan Kilpatrick offers his pre-match thoughts from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Spurs are big favourites to put one foot in the knockout rounds with a third straight Europa League win tonight, but there may be some concerns over that defence...

Bad omens for AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 19:34 , George Flood

To say that AZ Alkmaar do not have the best record in European ties in England would be something of an understatement.

The Dutch side have lost all eight of their previous competitive matches on these shores, including against Aston Villa and West Ham in recent seasons, never conceding less than two goals.

They have lost five of their last six away Europa League games per Opta, while Tottenham have won their last six in this competition at home by an aggregate scoreline of 18-0.

Another long night could in store for AZ...

Troy Parrott starts against former club Tottenham

Thursday 24 October 2024 19:18

As expected, Troy Parrott leads the line for AZ Alkmaar against his former club tonight.

Maarten Martens otherwise picks the same team as the one that lost 2-1 to Eredivisie leaders PSV Eindhoven on Saturday - their fourth loss in a row across all competitions.

David Moller Wolfe keeps his place at left-back despite his early sending off at the weekend, while young forward Mexx Meerdink is on the bench following an injury.

AZ Alkmaar lineup

Thursday 24 October 2024 19:07 , George Flood

AZ Alkmaar XI: Owusu-Oduro, Maikuma, Penetra, Dekker, Moller Wolfe, Clasie, Mijnans, Belic, Poku, Van Bommel, Parrott

Subs: Koopmeiners, Verhulst, Addai, Lahdo, Kasius, Kwakman, De Wit, Meerdink, Zoet, Berkhout

Nine Tottenham changes as Fraser Forster starts

Thursday 24 October 2024 19:03 , George Flood

Ange Postecoglou rings the changes in Europe again. Nine in total for Tottenham, with only Destiny Udogie and James Maddison retaining their starting berths from the London derby win over West Ham.

Fraser Forster makes a rare start in goal in place of usual No1 Guglielmo Vicario, and will hope to fare better than he did in the Carabao Cup win over Coventry.

Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro all drop to a strong-looking bench as Archie Gray and Ben Davies both come into the backline along with Radu Dragusin, who has now served his European suspension.

Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Bergvall replace Yves Bissouma and Dejan Kulusevski in midfield, with teenager Mikey Moore earning another start alongside Timo Werner and Richarlison, who deputises for absent captain Heung-min Son in his first start since August.

Plenty of options on the bench for Postecoglou if things go wrong tonight, while Wilson Odobert also makes it after injury.

Moore’s fellow teenager Will Lankshear will also hope for another opportunity at some stage tonight.

Tottenham lineup

Thursday 24 October 2024 18:49 , George Flood

Tottenham XI: Forster, Gray, Dragusin, Davies, Udogie, Bentancur, Bergvall, Maddison, Moore, Werner, Richarlison

Subs: Vicario, Austin, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Sarr, Bissouma, Kulusevski, Odobert, Johnson, Solanke, Lankshear

Troy Parrott: I have nothing bad to say about Tottenham

Thursday 24 October 2024 18:36 , George Flood

For his part, Troy Parrott did not have a bad word to say about the club where he spent seven years and graduated from the academy before making four senior appearances without scoring and dispatched out on loan to the likes of Millwall, Ipswich, MK Dons, Preston and Excelsior before finally being sold over the summer.

“Spurs is such a big club. I have been given a few chances to play for them and I am proud of that,” the 22-year-old - who has already scored six times in 11 appearances for AZ Alkmaar - told De Telegraaf in the Netherlands.

“You know: Spurs is a good club, they have always taken good care of me.

“They want to develop young players and deliver them to the first team. That is incredibly difficult because the club is in the top five of the Premier League.

“I actually have nothing bad to say about the club. It wasn’t meant to be that I broke through there.

“Now my own journey has begun. I’m on my own journey.”

Ange Postecoglou on Troy Parrott's Tottenham return

Thursday 24 October 2024 18:22 , George Flood

Troy Parrott’s return to Tottenham will be a big talking point tonight, and Ange Postecoglou was asked this week if the Irish striker was given enough of a first-team chance in north London.

“It is good to see Troy doing well, I think he had a great loan spell in the Dutch League last year,” he said.

“He is looking like he started his AZ career in positive fashion too so it is great.

“In terms of getting a chance, sometimes in football it is just about timing.

“We have a striker here mate who was at Chelsea and Liverpool early in his career [Dominic Solanke] and he has done alright since. There is a pathway forward for everybody.”

Richarlison set for Tottenham start as Wilson Odobert plots return

Thursday 24 October 2024 18:10 , George Flood

Ange Postecoglou also hinted strongly at the fit-again Richarlison’s first start in any competition for Spurs since August, while Wilson Odobert will likely come off the bench at some point in the second half if Tottenham have the game in hand.

“Richy got through the weekend really well, he's trained, this is almost the second week of training now, so he's ready to go in terms of being available, for sure,” Postecoglou said.

On £25million summer signing Odobert possibly playing for the first time since he was forced off early with a hamstring injury in last month’s dramatic late Carabao Cup win at Coventry, the Australian added: “Yeah, potentially.

“Again, we've got to be a bit more careful with him because he's missed a lot. He's only had this week of training.

“He'll be involved tomorrow, in the squad. Game-time will be game-dependent with him but good to get him back and after this week he should be fully available.”

Ange Postecoglou explains Heung-min Son absence

Thursday 24 October 2024 18:02 , George Flood

Here’s what Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou had to say about being without captain Heung-min Son again tonight.

“Sonny was a bit sore after the weekend, he was never going to be involved tomorrow anyway because he missed a bit,” the Spurs head coach told reporters on Wednesday.

“So we are just leaving him out of tomorrow and see how he is from there.

“Djed Spence trained individually today. Everyone else was out there.”

Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar prediction

Thursday 24 October 2024 17:49 , George Flood

Ange Postecoglou’s side have been a bit hit or miss to start the season, but have been full of goals regardless.

Expect them to make it three wins from three in the Europa League with a convincing victory tonight.

Tottenham to win, 4-1.

Early AZ Alkmaar team news: Troy Parrott returns to Spurs

Thursday 24 October 2024 17:47 , George Flood

Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott will come up against his former club tonight, having left Tottenham for AZ Alkmaar in a £6.7million permanent summer deal following an impressive loan stint in the Netherlands with Excelsior last season.

However, the Dutch side are without the likes of experienced former Stoke defender Bruno Martins Indi, plus young duo Wouter Goes and Mexx Meerdink.

Ghana winger Ibrahim Sadiq was recently injured on international duty so is a doubt, though Norway left-back David Moller Wolfe is available in Europe after being sent off in Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat by Eredivisie leaders PSV Eindhoven.

Early Tottenham team news: Heung-min Son misses out

Thursday 24 October 2024 17:37

Tottenham are without Heung-min Son again tonight, despite their influential captain returning from a hamstring injury with a goalscoring display against West Ham on Saturday.

Ange Postecoglou said Son was a bit sore after that game and would not have played this evening anyway, so is being rested ahead of another Premier League London derby away against struggling Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday.

Richarlison could make his first start since August in attack after recovering from a calf issue to come off the bench late at the weekend, while Wilson Odobert could also play some part after his own hamstring issue.

Djed Spence has been dealing with injury of late but, along with Sergio Reguilon, is not in Spurs’ Europa League squad

Postecoglou should once again ring the changes in Europe, with potential chances for the likes of Radu Dragusin and highly-rated teenager Mikey Moore - the latter of whom starred against Ferencvaros in Hungary last month.

How to watch Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar

Thursday 24 October 2024 17:30 , George Flood

TV channel: In the UK, tonight’s game will be televised live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 7:45pm BST.

Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers will also be able to watch on a live stream online via the Discovery+ app.

Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar live

Thursday 24 October 2024 17:27 , George Flood

Good evening and welcome to Standard Sport’s live coverage of Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar.

Spurs return to Europa League action tonight full of confidence having won both of their opening matches in the new-look league phase of the continent’s secondary club competition against Qarabag and Ferencvaros respectively, while a superb run of domestic form was only interrupted by a second-half capitulation at Brighton before the international break that was quickly remedied in a 4-1 thumping of London rivals West Ham at the weekend.

They now face an Alkmaar team that have lost four in a row across all competitions to completely lose all momentum following an excellent start to the campaign, and who have not fared well on previous trips to England.

Kick-off tonight is at 8pm BST, so stay tuned for match build-up, team news and live updates throughout the evening.

Standard Sport’s chief football correspondent Dan Kilpatrick will be providing expert analysis from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.