Tottenham will be without manager Antonio Conte on the touchline in their final Champions League Group Stage match, and it’s their biggest game of the season so far.
The Italian was sent off in Spurs’ last UCL game in their draw with Sporting Lisbon, so will have to sit in the stands in the south of France.
It’s a huge game for the North London side, knowing that if they avoid defeat they’ll progress to the knockout stages.
Ready for a big night of #UCL action in France 👊
📈 @HSBC_Sport pic.twitter.com/IOwhzRENAe
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 1, 2022
However, it’s not going to be an easy trip to the very hostile Stade Veledrome. Spurs have never beaten a French team away from home in Europe, so it’ll be a tricky test.
They also face a bunch of ex-Arsenal players, with one of the Gunners’ fan favourites Alexis Sanchez relishing the opportunity to knock out a former rival.
“Beating Spurs every time was a great joy. It was very special and those are memories that I hold dear to my heart,” Said Sanchez, who also played for a Conte side at Inter Milan.
“Every single player has motivation to play and win. We all want to bring the victory back.”
🗣️ “They are the days I will always cherish.”
Former Arsenal forward Alexis Sánchez has been speaking to the media ahead of his Marseille sides UEFA Champions League fixture against Tottenham. 🇨🇱 pic.twitter.com/AWiJ0ox4gY
— Connor Humm (@TikiTakaConnor) October 31, 2022
As well as the Chilean, Spurs will also face Matteo Guendouzi, Nuno Tavares and Sead Kolasinac – who were all on the books at Arsenal at some point in their career.
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