It's unfortunate, but bear it, we'll have to see it for a longer time Postecoglou, the changed hard status → remarks on determination...I'm the same director as yesterday
Apr 18, 2025
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Tottenham won 1-0 despite Son Heung-min's injury absence in the second leg of the 2024-2025 Europa League (UEL) quarterfinals against Frankfurt at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany on the 18th (Korea Standard Time).
Tottenham, which drew 1-1 at home in the first leg, won 2-1 in total in the first and second legs to advance to the semifinals. The opponent for the semifinals has also been decided. It's the Beaud/Glimt of Norway. Beaud caused a huge upset to beat Lazio in Italy's Serie A.
With a 2-0 win in the first leg, Bohd lost 1-3 on the road in the second leg. A total of 3 to 3 in the first and second games, and the fate was decided in the penalty shootout. Beaud won 3–2. Bohd is the first Norwegian team to make it to the UEL semifinals. Tottenham will play the first leg of the semifinals at home on May 2 and the second leg on the road on May 9.
The match against Frankfurt was directed by Postecoglou 'Guillotine Match'. If they fail to advance to the semifinals, the possibility of being replaced has been strongly raised. He knew it, too.
But on the outside, it didn't shake. Asked about his future at an official press conference on the 17th, a day before the showdown, Postecoglou said, `I have no idea. There's a game tomorrow, and I don't have to think about it. I've never thought about what's important about those things."What's important is that this game is a huge opportunity for these players and this football club to take a step closer to what everyone is trying to achieve. Other than that, especially when it comes to me, there is no time to think" he said.
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Coach Postecoglou succeeded in turning the tables. Son Heung-min was not able to accompany him on the trip to Germany due to his injury. Matisse Tell took his place. The penalty shot mixed joy and sorrow. Dominic Solanke calmly succeeded in the 43rd minute of the first half after James Maddison's fighting spirit.
Coach Postecoglou, who took the helm of Tottenham in July 2023, always lifted the trophy in his second year for each team he led. Tottenham are having their worst season but the journey is in effect. The Europa League is the only hope.
Tottenham were eliminated in both the Carabao Cup (League Cup) and the FA Cup in February. It fell to 15th place in the English Premier League.
Tottenham has been without a team for 17 years since winning the League Cup in the 2007-2008 season. In the case of the European competition, the last time was to win the UEFA Cup, the predecessor of the UEL in the 1983-1984 season. He is aiming for his first win in 41 years.
Coach Postecoglou found peace after the game. He said "Our fans had a hard time. I hope today's victory can give them hope."
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Postecoglou continued "The players were very united in believing in what they were trying to achieve. That's why I was so courageous from the beginning. If some players are lucky in their return from injury, I truly believed that this team could achieve its goal. That's the driving force that keeps me moving" "I've never felt that they've lost faith in what we do. It's important when you have a difficult season, but at the same time, it's also a season of opportunity."
Coach Postecoglou also threw 'bone words' He said "Unfortunately, many of you will have to put up with me for a little longer" drew attention by shooting.
Coach Postecoglou has another chance to win.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
