Ange Postecoglou in little question as Tottenham earn commanding Europa League semi-final lead
TOTTENHAM 3-1 BODO/GLIMT: Ange Postecoglou's aspect are in charge of their Europa League semi-final tie and can take a two-goal result in Norway subsequent week
Ange Postecoglou insisted Tottenham will end the job and attain the Europa League ultimate. Brennan Johnson, James Maddison and Dominic Solanke have been on the right track for Spurs earlier than a late comfort gave the Norwegian minnows hope for subsequent week’s semi-final second leg.
Postecoglou insisted his crew deserved to win by an even bigger margin and had late damage scares for Solanke and Maddison which took a number of the gloss off a formidable efficiency.
However Spurs boss Postecoglou mentioned: “They scored the aim late which doesn’t replicate our dominance but when we repeat that efficiency subsequent week then we are going to undergo.
“However if you carry out like this tonight and in opposition to Eintracht Frankfurt within the final spherical it provides you confidence which you can go away and win.
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“You get perception. Bodo away is tough, so is Frankfurt and we needed to go there and win however we’ve been actually good at managing video games in Europe. We confirmed composure and all these experiences make me imagine we will go there and get the job finished.”
Postecoglou paid tribute to the Spurs followers who produced an unforgettable environment whereas he additionally mentioned Bodo/Glimt’s plastic pitch within the Arctic Circle will maintain no fears.
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Postecoglou added: “The followers have been magnificent. As quickly because the boys walked out, there was a buzz and the followers performed an enormous function.
“I’ve been there, I’ve performed there with Celtic and no matter the floor, if we’re as disciplined and managed as have been tonight, the floor mustn’t matter.”
However Bodo/Glimt boss Kjetil Knutsen insisted his aspect can nonetheless overturn the primary leg defeat and says Ulrik Saltnes' late aim may very well be essential.
Knutsen mentioned: “I feel our aim was actually essential. I feel we will take the vitality from this sport and we’re very robust at residence. It will likely be a distinct sport.”
Postecoglou can be hopeful that neither Solanke or Maddison suffered severe accidents after they limped off however may very well be with out Lucas Bergvall for the remainder of the marketing campaign after he was injured in coaching within the build-up to the sport.
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Postecoglou mentioned: “Madders felt a tweak in his knee, Dom was comparable however it doesn’t sound as if it was too vital. It’s too early to inform on Lucas however it’s simply the best way our season has gone. It was only a small factor to his ankle however it’s a blow for us.”
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