Tottenham Hotspur are set to face AS Roma in the Europa League, and Roma’s manager has expressed his admiration for Spurs' style of play.
The club will face Roma in a highly anticipated clash and the showdown is set for Thursday, 28 November, at the iconic Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Claudio Ranieri is back, and this time, the Italian tactician leads Roma into a challenging Europa League showdown against Tottenham Hotspur.
AS Roma manager makes superb Tottenham claim ahead of Europa League clash
The 73-year-old, who famously orchestrated Leicester City’s fairy-tale Premier League triumph in 2016, finds himself once again in the spotlight of English football.
Set for Thursday night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, this match comes as Ranieri embarks on his third stint with Roma.
Initially set to retire after saving Cagliari from relegation earlier this year, the veteran manager has answered Roma’s call for help.
As quoted by The Independent, while acknowledging the task ahead, Ranieri was quick to praise Spurs' recent performances, particularly their emphatic 4-0 win over Manchester City.
“They scored the four goals against Man City so they are obviously going through a good spell. They won against City, United and Aston Villa." Ranieri remarked.
“This is a team who presses hard, who pushes forward. It is the kind of football I love because it gives emotions to their fans. I would like to congratulate their coach on his excellent job.”
Ange Postecoglou, the man behind Tottenham’s resurgence, also took the opportunity to recognise Ranieri’s legacy.
Referring to Ranieri as a gentleman, Postecoglou expressed his admiration for the Italian’s achievements, including Leicester’s unforgettable title run.
Postecoglou also expresses his admiration for Ranieri, describing him as someone who has "left such a mark on the game" and saying that meeting someone like him is truly inspiring
While Postecoglou continues to push Spurs into title contention this season, Ranieri faces a different challenge: steering Roma through turbulent times.
Atest of styles and legacies
The two managers prepare their squads, this Europa League fixture promises to be a compelling battle of contrasting styles.
Tottenham’s dynamic, high-pressing football under Postecoglou will meet Roma’s disciplined and tactically astute approach, now reinvigorated by Ranieri.
🚨#Tottenham coach Ange #Postecoglou 🎙️: “#Ranieri is incredible. The fact that he’s still coaching shows the passion he has for the game. I’ve never met someone who inspired me so much. I can’t wait to meet Ranieri.” 👏♥️#ASRoma #UEL pic.twitter.com/Ht6BhNic2q
— AS Roma zprávy 🇨🇿🐺 (@asromacesky) November 27, 2024
For Spurs, the match is another opportunity to solidify their form and prove their credentials on the European stage. For Roma, it’s a chance to show resilience under their returning manager.
Regardless of the outcome, the encounter highlights two fascinating stories: a veteran coach returning to where he made history and a rising star manager carving out his own path in the same arena.