Can Tottenham name new boy Antonin Kinsky in Europa League squad?

UEFA squad rules give Ange Postecoglou a Europa League registration dilemma he needs to solve after the arrival of Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague.

Antonin Kinsky signed to provide cover for Guglielmo Vicario

Tottenham have brought in 21-year-old Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague to provide cover for Guglielmo Vicario while he remains sidelined with a fractured ankle.

Kinsky was Slavia Prague’s starting goalkeeper, playing the entirety of their 19 Czech League matches as well as their 6 Europa League fixtures.

Despite being very young for a top-flight goalkeeper, his level of experience makes him a viable option to contribute straight away in the Premier League and potentially the Europa League.

Can Kinsky play for Tottenham in the Europa League?

In his talking points for FootballLondon, Tottenham reporter Alasdair Gold has confirmed that UEFA squad rules indicate Antonin Kinsky can be registered in Tottenham’s Europa League squad.

“It’s worth noting that UEFA’s rules now state he can play in the Europa League this season for Spurs if they make the knockout stages despite having already turned out repeatedly in that competition for Slavia Prague during this campaign.

“Someone would have to be taken out of the squad first though due to their numbers already registered.”

Ange Postecoglou needs to balance the Europa League squad

Assuming Tottenham succeed in their remaining Europa League fixtures they will proceed to the knockout stage. Ange Postecoglou then has the critical task of selecting a balanced squad for the latter end of the tournament.

The Spurs’ squad needs to contain enough coverage for each position. Inevitably, some players will be excluded and Postecoglou needs to be happy that those who will sit out of the Europa League, can start and contribute effectively in the Premier League.

In Kinsky’s case, it may see Fraser Forster de-registered and left to help cover Vicario in the Premier League until he returns from injury.

With likely more signings to come in January, Postecoglou has a balancing act awaiting him when the window closes and the Europa League squad needs to be re-registered.

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