Tottenham Faces Bodo/Glimt in Europa League Semi-Final

Tottenham Hotspur, enduring a dismal Premier League campaign with a 5-1 defeat to Liverpool leaving them 16th in the table, are focusing their hopes on Europa League success as their main route to salvaging the season and ending a 16-year trophy drought. Manager Ange Postecoglou has highlighted the significance of this European run, pushing back against those attempting to diminish its importance and emphasizing the chance to secure Champions League qualification. Spurs face Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt in the semi-final, a team that has already upset several major European clubs this season, though Tottenham will benefit from the absence of two key Bodo/Glimt midfielders due to suspension. Despite recent struggles and injuries, Postecoglou is expected to have most of his squad available, with the exception of captain Son Heung-min, whose fitness remains uncertain. The first leg in London is seen as crucial, given Bodo/Glimt's formidable home record, while both teams face pressure from injuries and suspensions. The outcome of this tie could define Tottenham's season, offering a rare opportunity to win their first European trophy in over four decades.