It’s the day before Tottenham’s crucial European clash, and with an away trip scheduled, fans get a glimpse of the squad as they prepare to board a flight. This time, the Spurs players are heading to Hungary, where they will face Ferencvaros in their Europa League group stage match on Thursday night.
Tottenham kicked off their Europa League campaign in style last week, securing an impressive 3-0 victory over Qarabag. Head coach Ange Postecoglou will be aiming to build on that success and make it two wins from two as they face the reigning Hungarian champions.
Ferencvaros, however, are no slouches. The Hungarian side has been in scintillating form domestically, winning all six of their league matches so far. They will pose a serious threat, making it clear that Tottenham cannot afford to be complacent in this away fixture.
As is customary before European away days, Tottenham released a short video on social media, showing the players boarding the plane. These videos often provide fans with a sneak peek of the squad traveling for the match, although not all players are featured in the footage. This week was no different, as the video dropped, along with some still images on the club’s official Instagram page, offering a few clues about Postecoglou’s selected squad.
From the video and photos, we were able to spot 18 players heading to Hungary, along with an additional three shown in still images. However, one player’s inclusion on the trip raised eyebrows – Sergio Reguilon. The Spanish left-back, who has been informed that he has no future at Tottenham under Postecoglou, appeared in good spirits, even greeting the camera with a cheerful “morning” as he boarded the plane.
Reguilon’s presence on the trip is surprising, especially given that he wasn’t named in Tottenham’s Europa League squad for the group stage. This means that he won’t be eligible to play against Ferencvaros, making his inclusion in the traveling party rather unusual.
There are a few possible explanations for Reguilon’s involvement. It’s likely that the Spaniard has been brought along for team bonding purposes or perhaps to continue his training regimen with the squad while they’re abroad. This could align with Postecoglou’s approach of maintaining squad unity and keeping all players engaged, even if they aren’t immediately part of his plans. Nevertheless, having a player travel with the team despite being ineligible to play remains an odd decision, especially when considering the uncertainty surrounding his future at the club.
As Tottenham gear up for what is expected to be a challenging encounter in Hungary, the focus will remain on securing another victory and maintaining momentum in their European campaign. While Reguilon’s presence may have puzzled some, the bigger task at hand is ensuring that Spurs come away with another three points and continue their strong start under Postecoglou’s leadership. The Hungarian champions will provide stiff competition, but with Tottenham’s recent form and their desire to make a statement in Europe, the match promises to be an exciting test of their mettle.