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Tottenham Face Europa League Quarter-Final Without Son Heung-min

Manager Ange Postecoglou sees the second leg against Eintracht Frankfurt as a chance to turn a challenging season around despite key absences.

Soccer Football - Europa League - Tottenham Hotspur Training - Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt, Germany - April 16, 2025 Tottenham Hotspur players during training REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
Soccer Football - Europa League - Tottenham Hotspur Training - Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt, Germany - April 16, 2025 Tottenham Hotspur's Yves Bissouma and Mathys Tel during training REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
Soccer Football - Europa League - Tottenham Hotspur Training - Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt, Germany - April 16, 2025 Tottenham Hotspur's Yves Bissouma, Archie Gray and Ben Davies during training REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

Overview

  • Son Heung-min has been ruled out of Tottenham's Europa League quarter-final second leg due to a persistent foot injury, confirmed by manager Ange Postecoglou.
  • Postecoglou emphasized the decision to rest Son was made to prioritize his recovery after weeks of playing through the injury.
  • The tie is finely balanced following a 1-1 draw in the first leg, with Tottenham needing a win in Germany to secure a semi-final spot.
  • Tottenham's season has been marked by poor Premier League performances, including four consecutive away losses, adding pressure to deliver in the Europa League.
  • Eintracht Frankfurt coach Dino Toppmoeller dismissed league form as a factor, stating both teams are solely focused on advancing in the competition.