Spurs welcome Allsvenskan team Elfsborg to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday for this key UEFA Europa League match, knowing that a draw will be enough to secure a place in the last 16 of the tournament.

Ange Postecoglou's future as Tottenham manager has been the subject of intense speculation this week following a run of six defeats and one draw across their last seven Premier League games

How much is Ange Postecoglou to blame for the atrocious form currently being suffered by Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League?

Spurs are unbeaten in 16 home games in all European competitions (W13 D3) since losing 1-0 to RB Leipzig in February 2020. However, three of their past five have ended as draws - as many as in their previous 45 combined.

Tottenham Hotspur's under-fire manager Ange Postecoglou finally had some better injury news as he confirmed defender Micky van de Ven will feature against IF Elfsborg on Thursday. The 23-year-old Netherlands international has been out of action since picking up a hamstring injury in Tottenham's 4-3 home loss against Chelsea early in December.

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou insists he is unaffected by “running commentary” on his future and still believes his team can have a “special” season.

How did a club that used to stand for consistency and stability suddenly find themselves trapped in this doom spiral?

Ange Postecoglou says Micky van de Ven could return for Tottenham in Thursday’s Europa League tie against Elfsborg, while James Maddison is expected to be sidelined for between two and three with a calf injury.

Robert Vilahamn says he "loves" being head coach at Tottenham because of the collaboration between the men's and women's teams which makes it feel like one club, rather than two. The 42-year-old Swede says he is able to make use of resources on the men's side,

On Van de Ven's return: "We've done everything in our power. Last time, he probably played more than he should have done in his first game. He's ticked every box, he's worked very hard and he's been given clearance by the medical team. At some stage he has play. We just need to manage his minutes."

Tottenham are looking to secure their spot in the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 knockouts against Elfsborg on January 30.Ange Postecoglou is under increasing pressure as Spurs have slipped down the Premier League table in 2025 with four successive league losses since the turn of the year.