Group D of the UEFA Europa League is in a state of flux, with Tottenham Hotspur at the top of the table and Marseille at the bottom of the table only two points away from each other, with only one round of the group stage left to decide the winner. Four teams, including Sporting and Eintracht Frankfurt, are expected to make it to the knockout round of 16, making the battle extremely tense.
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Marseille is undoubtedly a clash of fire and brimstone. Although Tottenham are at the top of the table, they hold the initiative of promotion in their own hands, while Marseille are at the bottom of the table, but they have the advantage of home field, so victory is the key to promotion.
Although Marseille's performance in Ligue 1 is mediocre, there are many powerful players in the team, which is enough to turn the game around and create problems for Tottenham. It's worth mentioning that Marseille has a long history with Arsenal, with Alexis Sanzis and Gouandus having played for the Arsenal, and Nuno Tevaris having been loaned out to Marseille from the Arsenal. In the tradition of the Premier League, the trio is expected to work harder against their former rivals.
Tottenham have had an up and down season, but manager Dryland will be looking to motivate his players to achieve good results in the UEFA Europa League. In addition, Tottenham will play their best tactic of defensive blitz, and players such as Harry Carney and Son Heung-min will have a chance to show their talents.
It's worth noting that both Marseille and Tottenham Hotspur utilize a double wingback formation, and it's expected that the left and right sides of the pitch will be the key to the game. Both sides are equally matched, and I predict that Spurs will ultimately hold their ground and advance without worrying about the number of goals, which may not be too many.
