Jose Mourinho has confirmed his starting XI for Tottenham’s penultimate Europa League group stage match against LASK on Thursday evening.
Given their three victories already in Group J, Spurs require just a point to guarantee their passage through to the knockout stages.
With the north London derby against Arsenal this weekend in mind, Mourinho has made eight changes to side that started at Chelsea on Sunday – with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Tanguy Ndombele and Heung Min Son the only survivors from the draw at Stamford Bridge.
Joe Hart returns, whilst the it’s the same defence that started against Ludogorets; Matt Doherty, Davinson Sanchez, Japhet Tanganga and Ben Davies.
It’s the first time that Ndombele and Lo Celso have started together this season as Mourinho opts for a stronger side than some might have expected – with Son supported by both Lucas Moura and Gareth Bale.
Dele Alli and Harry Winks are on the bench, along with 16-year-old striker Dane Scarlett.
Check the full team below:
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Strong 11 pity Cirkin doesn’t make the bench would have loved to see a cameo from him in the late 2nd half.