Tottenham Hotspur are in Budapest tonight to face Ferencvaros in their second group-stage fixture of the new-look Europa League. Ange Postecoglou’s in-form side travels to the Hungarian champions after an impressive 3-0 victory over Qarabag in their opening match last week, despite an early red card for defender Radu Dragusin.

That opening win in North London was far from straightforward, as Spurs had to overcome the setback of Dragusin’s dismissal and a delayed kick-off due to severe travel disruption. However, the result set the tone for a confident run of form, which was followed by a dominant 3-0 thrashing of Manchester United at Old Trafford. With four consecutive wins across all competitions, Spurs appear to have bounced back strongly from their earlier back-to-back Premier League defeats to Newcastle and Arsenal.

Postecoglou will have to make adjustments tonight as Dragusin begins his three-match European ban following his red card against Qarabag. This situation could present an opportunity for Lucas Bergvall, who was sacrificed early in the last Europa League game due to the red card. Postecoglou is likely keen to give Bergvall another start to showcase his abilities. Additionally, Archie Gray, who impressed in the previous match, is expected to get the nod once again.

Tottenham will be without key players for this match, with captain Heung-min Son and Destiny Udogie both staying behind in London due to injuries. Forwards Richarlison and Wilson Odobert are also out, further limiting Postecoglou’s options in attack. Despite these absences, Spurs will look to continue their strong form and build momentum as they aim to solidify their position at the top of their Europa League group.