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In the Europa League round of 16 draw, big clubs like Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are kept apart in separate halves, setting up potential high-stakes matchups later. United faces Real Sociedad, while Tottenham duels with AZ Alkmaar. The knockout play-offs saw Roma and Real Sociedad among those advancing. Matches kick off on March 6, leading to the final in Bilbao on May 21.

Tottenham Hotspur will go head-to-head with AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League round of 16. The first leg is at AZ's AFAS Stadium on 6 March, and the second leg at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 13 March. AZ qualified after beating Galatasaray in play-offs, while Tottenham already bested them in a previous encounter. Other noteworthy matchups include Real Sociedad vs Manchester United and AS Roma vs Athletic Club.

In a strategic move, Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna made four changes to the lineup against Tottenham Hotspur, focusing on improving defense and integrating key players. Key inclusions were Ben Godfrey and Leif Davis, while Julio Enciso sat out due to injury. The lineup aimed to fortify the team amidst their battle for Premier League survival.

Tottenham Hotspur's manager Ange Postecoglou has taken a firm stance defending his team against mounting criticism, urging critics to direct their discontent towards him. He praised the players' commitment amidst challenging times and acknowledged fans' frustrations with recent performances, especially with ambitions for a top-four Premier League finish.

Tottenham Hotspur finds itself in an urgent quest for a new centre-back following concerns over Radu Dragusin's knee injury, which could be severe according to internal fears. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano disclosed ongoing negotiations with AC Milan for Fikayo Tomori, valued at around €30m. Spurs' current centre-back crisis, further aggravated by injuries to key players like Cristian Romero, prompts manager Ange Postecoglou to act swiftly before the transfer window closure.

In a thrilling Premier League fixture, Jamie Vardy became the center of attention with his playful taunt towards Tottenham Hotspur fans following Leicester City's 2-1 comeback victory. Vardy’s gesture, poking fun at the Spurs' trophy drought, went viral as Leicester broke their nine-game winless streak. The triumph not only improved their league standing but also intensified the scrutiny on Tottenham's manager Ange Postecoglou after a string of disappointing results.