Tottenham, Ange Postecoglou, Dejan Kulusevski

Tottenham fans now agree on who should replace Kulusevski in Europa League final

Thu 15 May 2025 6:00, UK

Tottenham have been handed several injury blows as they may be set to miss a number of key players for their upcoming Europa League final.

James Maddison will almost certainly miss the final after picking up a knee injury against Bodo/Glimt, and there are now few alternatives in midfield.

Lucas Bergvall has also picked up an injury which could see him miss the final, and the only other creative option in midfield was Dejan Kulusevski.

Spurs were then handed yet another blow as Kulusevski came off against Crystal Palace, and they now have a tough decision to make over how to replace him.

Spurs fans want Wilson Odobert to start Europa League final

With Spurs now lacking creative midfielders without the injured trio, they will have to move a forward into the position, and fans now want Wilson Odobert to be selected.

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The alternative for Ange Postecoglou would be to start a flat midfield with Pape Matar Sarr potentially coming in, but fans have now taken to X to demand that winger Odobert is given a chance through the middle.

I don’t think we should be starting a half fit Kulusevski in the final (if he does make it in time)

He’s been poor when’s been “fit” recently, a half fit Kulusevski could be even more sluggish.

I think our 3 options are Son Odobert Moore in the 10, but why do I think that Ange… pic.twitter.com/gUi2rkgcDA
— 𝐻𝒾𝓂𝑜𝓉𝒽𝓎 (@THFC_Himothy) May 14, 2025

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Don’t wanna see Sarr as a #10 on Friday, just try Odobert/Moore there at least there’s scope for them to give us some dribbling and playmaking in other player’s absence for the final
— 🦑 (@tmzette) May 14, 2025

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For me Odobert has to start in the 10 for the final.

Deki could make it back in time, but it would be rushed, he’s been poor recently and he won’t be fully fit.

Odobert played 10 at times for Burnley and was incredible.

And against that United midfield😂 yeah.
— Tottenham Talk (@_TottenhamTalk_) May 14, 2025

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— Son Heung Min / Mathys Tel*
— Wilson Odobert
— Mikey Moore

Who do you play as the “10” in The Europa League Final?

Don’t even suggest Sarr, Bentancur, Bissouma — please. Ange has used that twice, and it’s been some of the worst football I’ve seen.
— B. (@InvertTheWing) May 14, 2025

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Made a TikTok earlier saying I think the midfield will most likely be Bentancur, Bissouma, Sarr but I’ve changed my mind…

This is the team I think we go for next week (bar any new injuries 😭) pic.twitter.com/zb5UylwW2J
— George (@georgeachillea) May 14, 2025

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Odobert has got to play in the 10 for me.

Only other player with any creativity.
— Josh (@thfcjoshx) May 14, 2025

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Would happily see Odobert get 60ish minutes in the 10 role against Villa on Friday ahead of the final
— Shaun Wren (@Shaun_Wren) May 14, 2025

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Tottenham lacking creative options for Man United clash

Postecoglou has a big dilemma on his hands as he needs to strike the right balance between conservatism and creativity against a Man United team also in dismal domestic form.

Given that Postecoglou has been insistent on playing a very attacking style throughout his time at Spurs, starting Odobert makes more sense than a flat midfield.

The winger has hardly featured in the middle, but he could take a role which would see him play off Dominic Solanke as a centre-forward, and offer some more speed and direct running against a vulnerable Man United defence.

Spurs have beaten Man United three times this season already and are aiming to make it four, and their best form of defence may be attack, and having as many speedy and creative players in the lineup against Ruben Amorim’s side could expose their defensive frailties rather than trying to engage in a midfield battle.