Tottenham captain Son Heung-min has been ruled out of Thursday’s decisive Europa League quarter-final second leg against Eintracht Frankfurt due to a foot injury, delivering a significant blow to the North London side’s hopes of reaching the semi-finals. Despite the setback and mounting pressure surrounding his position, Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou remains defiant, urging his players to rise to the occasion.
With the tie finely balanced following a 1-1 draw in the first leg, Tottenham travel to Germany knowing that only a win will keep their European campaign alive. It’s a high-stakes encounter in what has been a disappointing season, with Spurs currently flirting with their lowest-ever Premier League finish. As speculation about Postecoglou’s future grows louder, the Australian manager used his pre-match press conference to back his squad and stress the importance of the moment.
“This is a massive opportunity, and we’re going to fight tooth and nail to make the most of it,” Postecoglou declared. “We’ve shown character before, and we’ll need that again.”
Tottenham’s belief will be buoyed by their comeback against AZ Alkmaar in the round of 16, when they overturned a first-leg deficit to progress. However, recent form away from home paints a more troubling picture, with Spurs having suffered four consecutive defeats on the road. Now, without their talismanic captain Son, the challenge becomes even greater.
Nevertheless, Postecoglou insists the squad is up for the fight. With a semi-final berth on the line and little else to salvage from the season, Thursday’s clash at Deutsche Bank Park represents both a pivotal moment and a potential turning point—for the team and their under-fire manager.
