Tottenham Hotspur return to the Europa League on Thursday night when they host Dutch side AZ Alkmaar in north London. The Lilywhites bounced back from a disastrous defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion before the October international break by beating London rivals West Ham United 4-1 on Saturday.

The biggest boost for Tottenham was the return of captain Heung-min Son, who marked his comeback with a goal after a three-game absence due to a hamstring issue. Son’s importance to Postecoglou’s system is undeniable, and his return could not have been timelier.

Tottenham Hotspur will seek to maintain their strong start in the Europa League without captain Son Heung-min against AZ Alkmaar on Thursday after manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed the South Korean will not be involved.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to secure a third successive Europa League victory on Thursday when they host Eredivisie outfit AZ Alkmaar. Bar a disastrous second-half display at Brighton & Hove

Tottenham Hotspur and AZ Alkmaar could both be without two players each on Thursday night. Tottenham Hotspur turn their attention away from the Premier League this week as they face a Europa League game against Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar at home on Thursday night.