With Tottenham currently ninth in the league phase table, Thursday's bout is significant. Here's how they could line up against Hoffenheim. GK: Brandon Austin - Antonin Kinsky isn't eligible and Fraser Forster hasn't featured in a matchday squad this year.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Brandon Austin in goal. Pedro Porro and Ben Davies will start as the full-backs, and they will look to help out at both ends of the pitch. Archie Gray will start alongside Radu Dragusin in central defence.

TSG Hoffenheim picked up a much-needed win at the weekend, beating Holstein Kiel 3-1 away from home to take a step away from the Bundesliga's relegation zone.The win ended a nine-game winless streak

Tottenham Hotspur are set to travel to Germany as they are scheduled to face Hoffenheim on Thursday as the Lilywhites turn their attention to the Europa League.

Tottenham and Hoffenheim each languish in 15th place in their respective domestic divisions. Can the Europa League provide some respite?