Malachi Hardy debut on the cards as Tottenham gem jets out to Germany
Ange Postecoglou could hand Malachi Hardy his Tottenham debut after jetting to Germany for the Hoffenheim clash.
Spurs face the Bundesliga outfit on Thursday (23 January) in a return to Europa League action, just four days after the 3-2 defeat against Everton.
Since then, the Australian has been dealt another fresh injury blow which could see Pape Sarr ruled out of the clash at the PreZero Arena.
As a result, Hardy could make his maiden appearance for the first team as Postecoglou looks to compete with an ever-worsening injury crisis.
Malachi Hardy could make Tottenham debut v Hoffenheim
In order to name a full squad for the clash on the continent, the Lilywhites boss will have to bring plenty of academy talents to Hoffenheim.
One of those who boarded the flight to Germany was the 16-year-old defender [Football London] who could be in line to make his debut.
The centre-back could step up despite his young age to fill in at the back with Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero still absent.
It has to be said that the loan departure of Alfie Dorrington now makes even less sense, forcing the Spurs boss into utilising even younger players.
Not that Hardy will care about this, the England Under-17 international will likely be buzzing to take a spot in the Spurs squad in the Europa League.
This won’t be the first time that this has happened despite the 16-year-old not yet making an appearance under Postecoglou.
As a result, the Hoffenheim clash represents a fresh opportunity to make a name for himself and appear for the Lilywhites for the first time.
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