Hoffenheim vs Tottenham: Line-ups revealed as Spurs seek crucial Europa League win
The Premier League side can take a big step towards qualifying for the knockout rounds with a win.
Tottenham travel to Hoffenheim for a crucial Europa League clash with two games remaining in the initial league phase.
If reports are to be believed, Ange Postecoglou is facing a decisive week in a bid to save his Spurs career.
So a win against tonight’s German opponents would go a long way ahead of the clash with Leicester on Sunday.
Hoffenheim are in bad form themselves, but will fancy themselves against a struggling side.
Read on to see how both teams line-up.
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Hoffenheim line-up
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The hosts have opted for a narrow shape in an effort to dominate the midfield.
Oliver Baumann is in goal, behind a back four of David Jurasek, Stanley N’Soki, Kevin Akpoguma and Pavel Kaderabek.
Finn Becker and Anton Stach are the two holding midfielders.
Tom Bischof and Adam Hlozek play in a more advanced role.
While Max Moerstedt and Andrej Kramaric lead the line.
Tottenham line-up
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Postecoglou says he only has just about enough senior players to field a team, and he is not wrong.
Brandon Austin is in goal and a back four of Pedro Porro, Radu Dragusin, Ben Davies and Archie Gray play.
A pivot of Lucas Bergvall and Rodrigo Bentancur is supported by James Maddison just ahead.
Dejan Kulusevski and Heung-Min Son occupy the wings.
And Richarlison starts for the first time in 2025.