Tottenham v Bodo/Glimt chaos as ‘half the team missing’ for Europa League tie
Tottenham are vying to reach the Europa League final, but will first have to navigate their way past Norwegian club Bodo/Glimt.
Bodo/Glimt have done incredibly well to reach the semi-finals, and did well to beat Italian side Lazio in the last eight.
Meanwhile, Tottenham’s Europa League run has offered them significant respite from their woeful Premier League campaign.
Ange Postecoglou’s men were thrashed 5-1 by Liverpool on Sunday, while the Australian could be sacked even if the North Londoners win the Europa League.
Tottenham v Bodo/Glimt set for absentee crisis
Bodo have enjoyed a remarkable Europa League run, and have earned their right to play in a glamorous semi-final tie with Premier League Tottenham.
But as reported by The Sun (27 April), Kjetil Knutsen could be without half of his outfield players for his side’s trip to North London.
Influential captain Patrick Berg is suspended along with Hakon Evjen and Andreas Helmersen, while centre-back Odin Bjortuft and winger Ole Blomberg could both be absent through injury.
Tottenham’s Europa League chances have been further bolstered
The North Londoners have suffered 19 defeats in the Premier League this term, but should still fancy their chances of achieving European glory.
| Opponent | Result |
| Wolves (A) | 4-2 L |
| Frankfurt (A) | 0-1 W |
| Nottingham Forest (H) | 1-2 L |
| Liverpool (A) | 5-1 L |
Spurs are the favourites to beat Bodo/Glimt at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, while a win on home soil would put them in a great position to progress through to the final.
Postecoglou’s side already boast a superior squad to that of their Norwegian opponents, but a raft of injuries have made Knutsen’s men all the more beatable.
Should Tottenham beat Bodo in the semi-finals, they will face either Manchester United or Athletic Bilbao in the final on 21 May.
If Postecoglou’s men lock horns with Premier League rivals Man United in the showpiece event, they should fancy their chances of victory, having beaten the Red Devils three times in all competitions this season.
Athletic could prove tougher opponents than that of Ruben Amorim’s men, though, as the final is being hosted at their home stadium.