Tottenham vs Vitesse preview: Europa Conference League preview, team news, kick-off time

Antonio Conte’s reign as Tottenham head coach gets underway with the visit of Vitesse Arnhem for Thursday’s Europa Conference League game.

Spurs are likely to be without Bryan Gil (hamstring) but Sergio Reguilon, Tanguy Ndombele and Dele Alli are among those hoping to impress from the start.

Million Manhoef is missing for Vitesse but Maximilian Wittek could feature for the first time since scoring against Spurs in the reverse fixture in Group G.

Spurs currently sit third in their group, three points behind leaders Rennes and two points behind their Dutch opponents.

Lloris: Spurs must make most of Conte

Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris says his side have a “great opportunity to work under one of the greatest managers of the last few years” in Antonio Conte but demands they make it count.

Given their slump in recent years, the appointment of Conte – regarded as one of the top coaches in the world – is a real coup and has raised expectations that Spurs could challenge for honours as they did under Pochettino.

But Lloris has told his team-mates to get on board and show their commitment.

“He is very ambitious and he believes in all the players in the dressing room,” Lloris said. “He will give his best to help the club to improve and to give a proper structure to the team.

“Then as players we need to demand more from each other. We need to show more responsibility for the clubs and fans.

“It is a great opportunity to work under one of the greatest managers of the last few years. Now is not the time for words. It is time to work.

“It is time to believe again in ourselves, our team and in our club. Step by step we will try to improve and reach the level that we should.

“The club showed the right direction. There is a lot of ambition for Tottenham and they try to provide the best towards the players. But the players need to show their responsibility and they need to show their commitment. It is about finding the right connection together.”

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