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Aheed Abrar

Wed 21 May 2025 21:07, UK

Dominic Solanke has been blasted as Tottenham face Manchester United in the Europa League final on Wednesday.

Ange Postecoglou started the centre-forward at San Mames on 21 May, as the North London outfit look to end their 17-year trophy drought.

Spurs and Ruben Amorim’s team both had cagey starts to the game, but Brennan Johsnon finally broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute by forcing an own goal from Luke Shaw.

Despite the Lilywhites taking a lead into half-time, Solanke was slammed for his display during the opening 45 minutes.

Tottenham striker Solanke anonymous in final v Man United

Solanke was anonymous for the North London outfit in the first half against Man United, Stefan Borson says.

The football finance expert wasn’t pleased with the England international’s performance during the first half, as both teams looked scrappy.

Postecoglou’s team took a lead into the break, but the 27-year-old had no part to play in the Lilywhites’ advantage.

Borson wrote on X (21 May): “Solanke is playing. Absolutely anonymous.”

Postecoglou must hold on to lead in Europa League final

Postecoglou will go down in history at Spurs if he manages to win silverware in Bilbao by beating the Red Devils.

Daniel Levy is thinking about sacking the ex-Celtic boss, but lifting the Europa League could potentially save the Australian manager’s blushes.

The North London outfit are 17th in the Premier League, but the European title may arguably redeem their campaign.

Tottenham will go into the break confident, but Postecoglou must now ensure they hold on to their lead.

The Lilywhites have been poor defensively this season, but fans will be confident that the partnership of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven can hold off Man United’s attack.

Getting Champions League football for next season will undoubtedly be an enormous boost for the North London outfit.

Spurs fans are behind their team in Bilbao and it’s now up to the players to deliver a special night in Bilbao.