Tottenham’s 100% start to their Europa League campaign came to an end on Thursday evening following a 3-2 defeat against Galatasaray. Fresh from last Sunday’s 4-1 win over Aston Villa, Ange Postecoglou made a total of seven changes to his Spurs team as players such as Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Yves Bissouma and James Maddison came in for a start.
Will Lankshear was also named in the team as he led the line in place of first-choice striker Dominic Solanke. Six minutes were on the clock when Yunus Akgun opened the scoring for the hosts with an unstoppable volley from 25 yards that flew into the top corner of Fraser Forster’s goal.
Tottenham take on Galatasaray in the Europa League on Thursday evening
Tottenham take on Galatasaray in the Europa League on Thursday evening
Hello and welcome to football.london’s live coverage of Tottenham’s Europa League clash against Galatasaray.
Following a very good week for Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs team which saw them defeat Manchester City and Aston Villa, the north London club will be looking to make it four wins from four in Europe.
Galatasaray, on the other hand, will be looking to preserve their unbeaten start to the competition after winning two and drawing one of their first three games.
In what is expected to be a very hostile atmosphere in Istanbul, Postecoglou may have to shuffle things about in regards to his Spurs team due to a number of injury issues at present.
Tottenham correspondents Alasdair Gold and Rob Guest are covering the match with all the build-up and the action as it happens on the pitch and reaction from the supporters and media.
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Full-time
It ends in defeat for Spurs as they go down 3-2 in what was a remarkable contest.
Galatasaray sub
Icardi goes off on a stretcher and is replaced by ex-Chelsea man Batshuayi.
No goal
Icardi finds the net after a lovely pass from Ziyech but the flag goes up for offside.
Galatasaray sub
Ziyech is on for Mertens.
Red card
Second yellow card and a red for Will Lankshear. Caught his man a bit late after not getting a foul himself. Tough on him but it was a challenge he didn’t need to make when on a booking.
Lankshear chance
After plenty of Galatasaray pressure and opportunities, there’s a chance for Will Lankshear at the other end but Muslera saves.
