Tottenham Hotspur face a crucial Europa League clash against AZ Alkmaar tomorrow, knowing the competition could define their season.Ange Postecoglou’s side have endured a turbulent campaign,

Progress to the final in Bilbao, and even a first European trophy since 1984, would be vindication for the whole Postecoglou era at the club

Kulusevski is therefore set to miss Tottenham's next four matches in all competitions, including both legs of their Europa League last-16 tie with AZ Alkmaar. Either side of their second-leg clash with the Eredivisie outfit, Spurs have two Premier League fixtures scheduled at home to Bournemouth on Sunday and away to Fulham on March 16.

Tottenham will welcome back Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero and Dominic Solanke for tonight’s Europa League last-16 first-leg clash against AZ Alkmaar. However, Ange Postecoglou will be without Dejan Kulusevski, who is sidelined with a foot injury.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dejan Kulusevski is unlikely to return before the international break at the end of the month, Ange Postecoglou has said.