Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou has confirmed a 24-man squad for the team’s post-season friendly against Newcastle United in Australia. Following their victory over Sheffield United on the final day of the 2023/24 Premier League season, the Spurs squad promptly flew to Melbourne to prepare for the match against Eddie Howe’s side.
This exciting fixture is scheduled to take place at the renowned Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Wednesday, May 22, with a local kickoff time of 7:45 PM (10:45 AM in the UK). Postecoglou has included the majority of the squad that secured a win at Bramall Lane on Sunday, and he has also called up several promising young players for the trip.
Young midfielders Rio Kyerematen and Leo Black are joining the first-team squad for the first time. They will be accompanied by fellow young talents George Abbott, Tyrese Hall, Jamie Donley, and Yago Santiago. Additionally, Ashley Phillips and Alfie Devine have returned to the squad after loan spells with Plymouth Argyle in the Championship.
Notably absent from the squad are Cristian Romero and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, despite their participation in the match against Sheffield United. Giovani Lo Celso, who was an injury doubt leading up to the final Premier League game, is also not traveling. Postecoglou continues to manage a number of injuries, with Fraser Forster, Ben Davies, Ryan Sessegnon, Destiny Udogie, Yves Bissouma, Manor Solomon, Timo Werner, and Richarlison all sidelined.
Another notable absence is young star Mikey Moore, who will be linking up with the England squad for the European Under-17 Championship instead.
Postecoglou expressed his pride in the squad’s performance after they secured fifth place and a Europa League spot with a 3-0 victory over Sheffield United. He is now aiming to cap off his first season in charge with a positive result against Newcastle United.
Here is the Tottenham squad for the trip to Australia:
**Goalkeepers:** Guglielmo Vicario, Brandon Austin, Alfie Whiteman.
**Defenders:** Pedro Porro, Emerson Royal, Radu Dragusin, Micky van de Ven, Ashley Phillips, George Abbott.
**Midfielders:** Rodrigo Bentancur, Oliver Skipp, Pape Matar Sarr, James Maddison, Alfie Devine, Tyrese Hall, Rio Kyerematen, Leo Black.
**Attackers:** Dejan Kulusevski, Brennan Johnson, Bryan Gil, Son Heung-min, Dane Scarlett, Jamie Donley, Yago Santiago.
Tottenham fans are eagerly anticipating this friendly, which offers a chance to see the team in action once more before the summer break. With a mix of seasoned players and fresh talent, the match promises to be an exciting spectacle. Postecoglou will be keen to end the season on a high note, further building momentum for the upcoming campaigns.
