Ange Postecoglou looks ahead to Galatasaray vs Spurs and Davinson Sanchez reunion

Ange Postecoglou has been speaking to the press ahead of Tottenham’s next Europa League game, and discussed the unique challenge presented by their opponents, Galatasaray.

Galatasaray will be Tottenham’s sternest test

So far in the Europa League, Tottenham Hotspur have registered three wins from three games, with victories over Qarabag, Ferencvaros, and AZ Alkmaar.

The Lilywhites sit second in the Europa League table, behind Lazio on goal difference alone as one of just three teams with a 100% record in the competition this term.

However, Ange Postecoglou‘s side will be handed their toughest test to date when they travel to Turkey for the clash with Galatasaray on Thursday on evening.

The atmosphere at RAMS Park will be intense, to say the least, and the Turkish giants are unbeaten in all competitions this season, having recorded the best goal difference and the most points of any team in Europe.

If Spurs can get through this encounter unscathed, they will be buoyed knowing they have overcome one of the most formidable opponents the competition has to offer.

Ange Postecoglou comments on Galatasaray threat

In his latest press conference (via Football.London), the Spurs boss was asked about the competition and, more specifically, Galatasaray and the threats they pose.

He said: “We’re looking forward to it. It’s a fantastic stadium, the supporters create an unbelievable atmosphere here, they love the big European nights.

“They’re a very, very good team. It’s exactly the kind of games you want to be involved in in Europe, whether you’re young, you’re old, irrespective of the role you have, you look forward to it.

“As I said very good team, very good individual players but that’s what you expect when you play against a top European side.

“We play in the Premier League so we are playing top opponents every week so we understand what that is about and top individual players, but it’s a good test for us tomorrow. We’ve started well in the Europa League, our results have been good home and away and we want to continue that.”

On set-pieces, he added: “Yeah, they’ve scored a lot of goals from set pieces. They’re a threat. I think they’re an attacking threat with the players they have, especially in the front third. So again we’re going to have to work hard defensively tomorrow at different times. I think you always do when you play away in Europe. We’ll be ready for that.

“Yeah, Davinson Sanchez, it’ll be good to see him again. He was at the club when I first arrived. Very good professional, always trying very hard. Good guy and looking forward to seeing him tomorrow.”

Spurs would take a draw from Galatasaray

Winning this game would be huge for Spurs and would be a real signal of intent for their ambitions of going all the way in the Europa League. However, there’s no shame in coming away with a draw from a trip like this, and it would certainly keep the confidence flowing.

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