Europa League 2024-2025: Hoffenheim-Tottenham, the likely lineups

Hoffenheim-Tottenham, the probable formations

The PreZero Arena in Sinsheim will be the stage for a decisive challenge on the seventh day of the Europa League group stage, with Hoffenheim facing Tottenham in a tension-filled match: kickoff at 6:45 p.m. The German team, is one step away from elimination and will have to give their all to stay in the race. The English, on the other hand, want to redeem themselves after the 1-1 draw against Rangers and aim to win three valuable points to improve their position in the standings. 

Hoffenheim faces a difficult time with numerous absences complicating the qualification race. Key players such as Bebou, Bülter, Kabak, Lenz, Prömel, Samassékou and Tohumcu are out due to injury, compounded by the unavailability of newly acquired Gift Orban, who arrived from Lyon. Coach Ilzer in attack will rely on his two players with the most quality: Kramaric and Hlozek.

Tottenham’s Ange Postecoglou è also has to deal with numerous injuries. Between the posts there is a ballot between Foster and Austin, as new goalkeeper Kinsky is not on the UEFA list. In defense Romero, Udogie and Van De Ven are missing, so space from the 1' minute for Davies. In midfield former Juventus player Bentancur returns, while in attack the other former Juventus player Kulusevski will have to carry the team on his shoulders given the absences of Johnson and Werner. 

Probable lineups

Hoffenheim (4-2-3-1): Baumann; Gendrey, Arthur Chaves, Akpoguma, Prass; Bischof, Stach; Kaderabek, Kramaric, Hlozek; Moerstedt. Coach: Ilzer.

Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Austin; Pedro Porro, Dragusin, Davies, Spence; Bentancur, Bergvall; Kulusevski, Richarlison, Lankshear; Moore. Coach: Postecoglou.