Overview
Tottenham are going through a very difficult period with consecutive bad results in all competitions. The defeat to Chelsea last weekend was their second consecutive defeat.
Overall, coach Ange Postecoglou's team has only won 1 of their last 7 matches. Notably, the "Roosters" let Chelsea win 4-3 at home despite having taken a 2-goal lead very early. This defeat not only extended Tottenham's poor form but also dealt a heavy blow to their confidence.
Tottenham's weak defense is still a headache when they continuously make mistakes leading to goals. The proof is that they have only kept a clean sheet in 2/10 recent matches. And this is still a painful problem for Tottenham when Cristian Romero is injured.
Spurs are set for another tough trip to Scotland to face Rangers, with Philippe Clement's side currently on an eight-match unbeaten run, including six wins.
This season, Rangers have lost only 2/13 home matches, scoring 31 goals and conceding only 9. Obviously, home ground will be a support for Rangers to be confident in the upcoming reception of Tottenham.
Rangers' impressive home form will be a big fear for Tottenham, as Postecoglou's side have been poor away from home, with Spurs having won just four, lost four and drawn one away from London this season.
This will be the first competitive meeting between the two sides since a Cup Winners' Cup tie in the 1962-63 season. They also met in a friendly in 2022, with Spurs winning 2-1.
Human resources situation
With Ianis Hagi ineligible to play for Rangers in the Europa League, Mohammed Diomande is expected to return to the squad, while defender Robin Propper could also start.
On the other side of the front line, Tottenham will be without the services of defensive duo Micky van de Ven and Romero. Both had to leave the field in the 3-4 loss to Chelsea in the Premier League.
Expected lineup:
Rangers: Butland, Tavernier, Souttar, Propper, Jefte, Barron, Raskin, Cerny, Diomande, Bajrami, Igamane.
Tottenham: Forster, Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Udogie, Sarr, Bentancur, Maddison, Johnson, Solanke, Son Heung-min.
The match between Rangers and Tottenham takes place at 3:00 a.m. on December 13 (Vietnam time).
