Braga visit the Lane tonight for the second leg in the latest round of the UEFA Cup. Spurs hold a 3-2 first leg lead after two goals from Keane and one from Malbranque last week.
Vital Quotes:
Jol hits out at rumours that he doesn’t always pick the team: ‘Nobody can change my mind or tell me what to do.’
‘Even the chairman, he knows nothing about football but of course he has an opinion. I love to talk about football – after the game.
‘I love the board members. They love me, we’re good, getting on.’
Tottenham Team News:
Robbie Keane is back after missing the game against Chelsea. But Anthony Gardner, Jermaine Jenas, Ledley King, Danny Murphy, Paul Robinson and Benoit Assou-Ekotto are all out.
Player to watch: Dimitar Berbatov
(If he starts)Berbatov awesome against Chelsea and his recent form has led to Spurs opening new contract talks with the 10.5million striker, despite him still having 4 years remaining on his contract.
Braga Team News:
Braga recently drew with Beira Mar and have failed to win in any of their last 3 matches.
Player to watch: Ze Carlos
Almost snatched the goal to hold Spurs to a draw when his header found then net in the last 10 minutes last week, that was before Robbie Keane stepped up to steal the win in stoppage time.
Match Facts & Stats
This is the third season in a row that Braga have made it into the UEFA Cup. But the first time in 9 years that they have made in this far in the competition.
Match Prediction:
2-0
Next Fixtures:
Saturday, 17 March 2007
Premiership
Tottenham v Watford, 3pm