What is the form of Tottenham as compared to Ajax?
Spurs suffered their first defeat at their new stadium via a 1-0 scoreline against West Ham on Saturday. The London club will aim to bounce back quickly considering the magnitude of the upcoming game with Ajax.
However, Pochettino's men, who saw off the challenge of Manchester City to secure a historic Champions League semi-final berth, will be required to employ a different approach as their form in their last four matches has been far from commendable. There has been three defeats and a win to show for in all competitions.
On a broader scale, the White Lilies have been a tad average as they have recorded five wins in their last 10 matches across all competitions.
The tale has been relatively different in the camp of Ajax whose impressive form has seen them in a two-way battle for the Eredivisie title with PSV. Ten Hag's men sent a real statement of intent across all of Europe after they knocked out current holders Real Madrid and a Ronaldo-inspire Juventus in the earlier stages of the Champions League knockout phase.
Over the course of the last 10 matches, Ajax has won eight matches, drawn one and lost one. At the moment, Dutch club is on a four-game winning run and enter Tuesday's clash with Spurs on the back of a 4-2 victory over Vitesse Arnhem.
Team news: Who is injured or suspended for Tottenham vs Ajax?
Kane (ankle), Harry Winks (groin), Erik Lamela and Serge Aurier (both hamstring) are all ruled out of Tuesday's UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg encounter in London. Meanwhile, Son Heung-min is suspended while Vincent Janssen is ineligible.
Spurs received a boost with the return of Moussa Sissoko from injury while Jan Vertonghen could also be featured in the starting lineup after sitting out the weekend's Premier League home defeat to West Ham.
For Ajax, Bandé is out with a calf injury while Mazroui remains a doubt after picking up a knock to his ankle. No player is suspended for the Dutch club.
What is the head-to-head record of Tottenham vs Ajax?
Tottenham and Ajax will be meeting for the first time in the 21st century. The former secured both home and away wins in a UEFA European Cup Winners Cup clash between the two teams in 1981.
Key stats ahead of Tottenham vs Ajax
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Ajax has just one out of six wins in previous Champions League meetings with English clubs.
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Tottenham is playing in its first European Cup/Champions League semi-final since 1961-62 when they were eliminated by eventual winners Benfica.
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Following Real Madrid and Juventus' respective elimination, Ajax became the first club in European Cup/Champions League history to advance from two different knockout ties after failing to win their first leg at home in the season.
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Tottenham has been victorious in eight of its last 10 Champions League home games.
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Ajax's Dusan Tadic has been directly involved in more goals than every player but one in European football (9 - 6 goals, 3 assists). Only Lionel Messi (13) has a better tally.
What are the managers saying ahead of Tottenham vs Ajax?
Mauricio Pochettino, Tottenham
"We arrived where we are now because we are a team. And we are going to be a team, and it doesn't matter who's going to score.
"It's always an issue when you don't have all the players fit, but even with some players out, we've always competed. That's why we're not worried.
"It's going to be a magical night because to play the semi-finals in our new stadium is something that no one could believe or think a few months ago.
"It's a game that is impossible to be tired of, not to be excited to play. It's all mental.
"The energy is going to be there. It's two legs – tomorrow we are going to play the first half of the game and the second is going to be at Ajax. It's so important how we approach the game and how we handle the game for 90 minutes."
Erik ten Hag, Ajax
"We want to continue this progress. It's amazing that we are in the Champions League semi-finals – nobody could have predicted at the beginning of the season that a Dutch team would end up here.
"We have achieved something, but we want more. We can be more effective and convert our chances. We want to be confident, but we can't be naive.
"We have lots of matches under our belts. I think we stand a good chance. I believe in my team, the players on the pitch and the plan we have put together."
Broadcast information for Tottenham vs Ajax
In the Netherlands, Tottenham vs Ajax will be aired live on Ziggo Sport 14, Ziggo Sport Select, and Veronica TV.
In UK, the Champions League semi final encounter will be on BT Sport 4K UHD, BT Sport 2, and BT Sport Live.
In USA, watch Tottenham vs Ajax live on Univision Deportes En Vivo, Watch TNT, Univision, TNT USA, Univision Deportes, B/R Live, and Univision NOW.
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