Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou believes a repeat efficiency in opposition to Eintracht Frankfurt subsequent week could possibly be sufficient to see them attain the Europa League semi-finals.
Spurs dominated the primary leg tonight, as they tried to safe a win that may ease the strain on their Australian head coach, however couldn’t discover a winner after Pedro Porro cancelled out Hugo Ekitike’s early objective.
Ekitike struck after simply three minutes, bursting Spurs’ bubble after the house supporters had cranked up the ambiance pre match.
Porro cleverly diverted dwelling James Maddison’s left-wing cross to attract the house aspect stage however they may not discover a winner as Lucas Bergvall and Rodrigo Bentancur each hit the woodwork whereas Eintracht goalkeeper Kaua Santos pulled off a string of tremendous saves.
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Postecoglou pleased with Spurs’ second-half efforts
Postecoglou advised TNT Sports activities: “On some other evening we go away with a cushty victory. We now have to go there and we knew it could get determined within the second tie. If we repeat that efficiency we give ourselves an opportunity.
“For us, the most important blow we had was conceding so early. That sort of performed into their arms, I at all times felt we’d end the sport sturdy.”
Postecoglou is anticipating an identical recreation in Germany subsequent Thursday.
“I don’t anticipate the second recreation to be to open, it’ll be cagey affair and it’ll come right down to moments,” he added.
“The second leg goes to be tight for certain, it’d even go to extra-time, we’re going to wish all of the lads able to go. The nice factor is we’ve most of them again and wholesome which is essential.”
