Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou made a surprising choice for the Europa League match. He included Sergio Reguilón in the squad for the first time this season. Reguilón had not been in the squad before. He continued to train at the team’s facility, Hotspur Way.
Last season, Reguilón was on loan at Manchester United and Brentford. He recently gave an interview to *The Times*. In this interview, he criticized Postecoglou. He said he felt “out in the cold.” He also claimed he was promised a spot in the squad.
Reguilón explained, “During pre-season, I was very happy. He [Postecoglou] was happy with me, too. I was playing normally in all the games. The week before, I asked him, ‘Do you want me at the club?’ He said, ‘Yes, I have to make a list, and you are in my squad.’”
Reguilón found the situation strange. He said, “The next day, I was out of training, and I didn’t know what happened. I know I can play for Spurs, but in football, the player doesn’t have control. I don’t want to just sit in the stadium. I am 27; I have too much football left to play.”
He expressed frustration about mixed messages. “I don’t understand why one day it’s ‘yes’ and the next day it’s ‘no.’ I don’t think it was for performance reasons. I think it’s something else; this is football, this is business.”
Now, the Spanish defender, signed by José Mourinho, could start in Hungary. This is a big change. He had been told he had no future at Tottenham.
It is not certain he will start the match. However, his place in the squad shows he is back in the manager’s plans. If he was not considered, he would have likely stayed home.
Tottenham began their Europa League campaign with a strong 3-0 win against Qarabag. They want to build on that success and secure their place in the knockout rounds soon. The team is eager to keep the positive momentum going.
Postecoglou’s decision to include Reguilón adds interest to the upcoming match. It also highlights the ongoing changes within the squad. As the team prepares, all eyes will be on how Reguilón performs after his tough time.
Fans want to see if Reguilón can regain his spot and help the team. The match against Ferencváros is an important chance for him to prove himself again.
With high stakes in the Europa League, Tottenham looks to take advantage of every opportunity. Reguilón’s return to the squad might be the boost they need for the next challenge.
As the team gets ready for the match, Postecoglou’s decisions will be watched closely. How Reguilón fits back into the squad could impact his future at the club. Tottenham fans will pay attention to how this situation develops in the coming days.
