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Chris Sutton believes that Nottingham Forest have the tools to hurt Tottenham Hotspur on the counterattack and has given an interesting prediction about Monday evening’s fixture.

The Tottenham players will still be riding high from their win over Eintracht Frankfurt away from home, a result which was enough to take them into the Europa League semifinals.

Some Spurs stars have already spoken about going all the way and lifting the trophy in Bilbao, but they will now have to shift focus to what is going to be a tough Premier League assignment on Monday night.

High-flying Nottingham Forest will visit the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Nuno Espirito Santo looking to do the double over the side who unceremoniously sacked him back in 2021.

Chris Sutton predicts result of Tottenham v Nottingham Forest

Sutton believes that we might see a repeat of the reverse clash at the City Ground earlier this season, with Tottenham dominating possession and the Midlands side posing a threat on the counterattack.

The former Celtic striker suggested that the home side need to be wary of the pace that Forest have, and he predicted that the two sides will share the spoils on Monday.

Sutton told BBC Sport: “Tottenham getting past Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League to reach the semi-finals means their stadium will be absolutely buzzing with relief and jubilation.

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“But Nottingham Forest are the counter-attack kings and they have the tools to get another win like the one they got over Spurs at the City Ground in December, where they had 30% of possession and still won 1-0. Forest have hit a bit of a blip of late, though, and they don’t appear to be quite the same force they were a few weeks ago.

“They are desperate for a win to get their top-five bid back on track, and Nuno Espirito Santo would love to get it on his return to Tottenham Hotspur, where he did not last long as manager, but a draw feels more likely to me.”

Score prediction: Tottenham 1-1 Nottingham Forest

Tottenham could be without two senior players for Forest clash

While long-term absentee Radu Dragusin remains sidelined, they have now been joined at the injury table by two experienced heads, Heung-min Son and James Maddison.

While Son has been ruled out of the upcoming fixture, Ange Postecoglou has said that Maddison is unlikely to feature on Monday after being forced off with an injury in the first half at Deutsche Bank Park.

One would not be surprised to see the Australian ring the changes against Forest as he tries to keep his key men wrapped in cotton wool for the semifinals.

Tottenham Hotspur return to North London for domestic duties to face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Easter Monday night.

It’s back to Premier League action for Ange Postecoglou‘s men, who were given a day off following their emphatic 1-0 win away against Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday, a result that kept their silverware hopes alive for the season.

What time does Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest kick off?

Location: London, England

Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Date: Monday 21st April 2025

Kick-off Time: 8 pm BST

Referee: Peter Bankes

VAR: John Brooks

How both teams go into Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest

Against all odds, Tottenham Hotspur have secured a spot in the Europa League semi-finals after their 1-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt (2-1 on aggregate), thanks to a first-half penalty from Dominic Solanke. It was a spirited performance and a rare positive amidst their frustrating domestic campaign.

The Premier League, however, remains low on their list of priorities, with Spurs simply aiming to avoid an embarrassing bottom-half finish. Before their win in Germany, they suffered a 4-2 defeat to Wolves; largely due to individual errors. They’ve taken just four points from their last five league games, with one win, one draw and three defeats.

Ten places and 20 points above Spurs sit Nottingham Forest, enjoying a dream season under ex-Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo. Forest were in the top four until recently but have now suffered back-to-back defeats to Aston Villa (2-1) and Everton (1-0). They’re currently experiencing a dip in their otherwise remarkable season, with a trip to Wembley for an FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City looming. They still firmly remain in the hunt for a top-five finish and Champions League football.

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Spurs head-to-head record vs Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest always used to be something of a ‘free three points’ for Spurs – until Nuno Santo had a point to prove. The reverse fixture this season ended in a 1-0 defeat for Tottenham, their first Premier League loss to Forest since their promotion in 2022. There’s also one other defeat in all competitions; back in the Carabao Cup in 2022. However, Forest are yet to win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Forest were 1-0 winners at the City Ground on Boxing Day thanks to Anthony Elanga’s strike. That was their first Premier League win over Spurs since 1997. That victory also ended a six-match losing streak against Tottenham in the top flight. The last time Forest did the league double over Spurs? All the way back in the 1996-97 season. That will be something Ange and Co will certainly want to avoid. (BBC Sport)

Tottenham team news

The trend continues for Spurs. Against Frankfurt, it was James Maddison, who suffered a hip injury that won the penalty and ultimately the tie. But the win might have come at the cost of one of their most creative players. So he remains a doubt for this fixture.

Heung-Min Son missed the 2nd leg of the Europa League quarter-final win with a foot injury, and Postecoglou confirmed he remains unavailable for Monday.

Radu Dragusin remains sidelined, while Dejan Kulusevski and Kevin Danso both featured from the bench in Germany.

Nottingham Forest team news

Forest are expected to be without Ola Aina (calf) and Taiwo Awoniyi (hamstring), both of whom picked up knocks in their win over Manchester United and have missed the last two games.

Predicted Tottenham line-up

Vicario, Gray, Danso, Davies, Spence, Sarr, Bissouma, Bentancur, Tel, Richarlison, Johnson

Ange Postecoglou revealed he will make “five or six changes” against Forest and that part of the challenge is managing rotation. He added, “The rest of the group worked hard, so they’re a bit sore but should be okay for Monday night.”

That makes it tricky to know whose nursing knocks and who’s still not quite ready. He also made strange substitutions in their last match (Kevin Danso for Brennan Johnson), which gives very little away.

While the back four from the Frankfurt game is likely to change completely, Pedro Porro and Cristian Romero could retain their spots over Archie Gray and Ben Davies. Gray may move into midfield alongside Sarr as Maddison is unlikely to be risked. Bergvall and Bentancur ran their socks off in Frankfurt and may be rotated.

There’s a lot of uncertainty surrounding Wilson Odobert, who was in the matchday squad against Frankfurt but didn’t get on. If he’s fit, he should start over Johnson.

Solanke got a confidence boost with his penalty goal, but Ange may prefer Richarlison to lead the line. Richarlison could also feature out wide, depending on Solanke’s fitness. As for Timo Werner? No clue where he is. Mikey Moore? Who says no?

Players to watch out for

Richarlison: He knows he’s not a benchwarmer, but injuries have kept him sidelined for long spells of this season. Still, his passion for the team is evident; he celebrated more wildly from the bench than anyone on the pitch after the Frankfurt win. Ange will definitely not rule out the idea of starting him over Solanke against Bodo/Glimt based on this performance.

Djed Spence: It’s unfortunate how quickly he’s fallen off the radar after Udogie returned. He scored an own goal vs Wolves and didn’t feature at all in Frankfurt. If he impresses here, he could make a strong case for the Europa League semi-final. Despite only 14 starts, he’s already got five goal contributions.

Anthony Elanga: No Van de Ven, no party. Elanga is Forest’s only real mover in a static low block and ranks fifth for top speed in the league (36.2 km/h) behind Van de Ven (37.1 km/h). A big test for Spence here. (Premier League)

Chris Wood: Nottingham Forest have, very evidently struggled without their top scorer, who missed out after the international break. He returned to the pitch against Everton but had a quiet outing. We all know that wasn’t the real him, and he’ll be looking to add to his tally of 18 goals and push for third spot in the Premier League scoring charts this season.

Our prediction

It’s not all that surprising how quickly the tide turned from Ange Outers to Ange Inners after his defensive masterclass against Eintracht Frankfurt in the second leg. A big reason for that is Ange finally realising that some games have to be won the ugly way. Something Nuno Santo knows a thing or two about, and what his Forest side have been doing all season.

They’re an absolute nuisance to play against. Expect a scrappy, dull affair, with Spurs dominating possession and playing around the wide areas, while Forest sit in an annoyingly effective low block; dirty but disciplined.

A hard-fought 1-1 draw screams loud, but given Spurs’ home form and their head-to-head record, we’ll go for a narrow win.

Tottenham Hotspur are facing the lesser-known Bødo/Glimt in the semi-final of the Europa League, but underestimating their opponents would be a grave error.

Tottenham are in the Europa League semi-finals after achieving a result which seemed aspirational before their showdown in Frankfurt. Spurs handed the Bundesliga high-flyers a first European home defeat this season thanks to a Dominic Solanke penalty and some last-ditch defending in the dying minutes.

Although this was only one match, it has restored the hope of many supporters that Tottenham could end a 16-year wait for silverware. That hope has become even stronger since Bødo/Glimt knocked out Serie A outfit Lazio in a penalty shootout.

However, Spurs should be wary of Bødo/Glimt. The Norwegian champions have earned their right to make it to the final four, picking up some impressive results along the way, particularly at home. This has included wins over Porto, Braga and Besiktas, amongst others.

Ange Postecoglou has previously been defeated by Bødo/Glimt

Despite only spending a few years of his managerial career in Europe, Ange Postecoglou has already faced off against Tottenham’s upcoming opponents Bødo/Glimt – and it did not end well.

Bødo/Glimt picked up a 3-1 win against Celtic in the Aussie’s first campaign in charge of the Scottish Premiership heavyweights. This was despite the fact that Celtic dominated the game’s statistics.

The second leg caused further disappointment as Bødo/Glimt won 2-0, completing an unexpected 5-1 victory on aggregate in the Conference League. This caused Celtic supporters to claim Postecoglou had been outclassed by Norwegian manager Kjetil Knutsen.

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After Postecoglou’s departure, some Bhoys’ fans even wanted the club to appoint Knutsen as his replacement. This was unsurprising considering the many positive results Bødo/Glimt recorded in their first couple of years in European competitions, including putting six past Jose Mourinho’s Roma.

Kjetil Knutsen represents what Ange Postecoglou used to be

Spurs have slowed down from the ‘Angeball’ their supporters originally fell in love with, but Bødo/Glimt’s style of play may remind supporters of his earlier days at the club. The two are not identical, but their philosophies are very similar.

Like Postecoglou, Knutsen favours a 4-3-3 formation with a focus on maintaining possession. He is known for his attractive, attacking football and this is reflected by his team’s performances in this season’s Europa League.

Movement is a key area where Bødo/Glimt and Tottenham are strikingly different. While Spurs cover 28.5km on average per match, their next European opponents average 99km per match. Their raw pace and constant desire could pose a threat to a Tottenham team who have often looked unimaginative and predictable this season.

Bødo/Glimt attacking threats should concern Tottenham

Tottenham and Bødo/Glimt share some similar statistics in Europe, such as possession and passing accuracy. However, the two differ on goals. Tottenham clearly have the stronger defence, conceding 12 goals compared with Bødo/Glimt’s 20. However, the Eliteserien champions have found the back of the net 27 times, which is five more than the Lilywhites.

Bødo/Glimt did narrowly miss out on automatic qualification to the last 16, meaning they have played two additional fixtures in the tournament. This would appear to cancel out the point that they have scored more goals, however, Tottenham’s next opponents have a clear attacking threat in Kasper Høgh.

The striker is the joint top scorer in the Europa League with seven goals. Heung-min-Son, Dominic Solanke and Brennan Johnson are the top scorers for Spurs in the competition, but they have only netted three times. This indicates Tottenham lack individual quality in attack, further backed by the fact they only made it past Frankfurt because of a spot kick.

One good result does not define a poor Tottenham side ahead of Bødo/Glimt semi-final

Ultimately, Spurs have been dreadful this season. Sitting 15th in the Premier League table ought to be a sackable offence, and one solid performance against Frankfurt does not right the many wrongs of the season so far.

Any supporter feeling confident that Spurs now have an easy route to the final is about to be in for an unpleasant surprise. Bødo/Glimt have obvious threats and Tottenham will have to put in two more strong performances in order to make it to the Europa League final in Bilbao.

Dele Alli has been asked to choose an ideal five-a-side team from the players he played with over the course of his career, and the team is dominated by his former Tottenham teammates.

Dele was a key part of the Mauricio Pochettino revolution at Tottenham Hotspur, with the attacking midfielder being part of a Spurs side stacked with world-class talent.

The team came close to winning the biggest honours in the game, and one can argue that it is among the best sides ever assembled to have not won silverware.

The midfielder, who is now looking to get his career back on track at Como, understandably has fond memories of his time at N17 and the players he shared a dressing room with, naming several of them in his dream side.

Dele Alli names dream five-a-side team of former teammates

The 29-year-old has played with some big names for England, but he chose to name four of his former Tottenham teammates in his dream five-a-side team.

Hugo Lloris, Kyle Walker, Mousa Dembele and Harry Kane were the four Spurs representatives, while the midfielder also named one of his former Three Lions teammates to round out the side.

When asked to pick a five-a-side team consisting of former teammates, Dele told TuttoMercatoWeb: “I put Hugo Lloris in goal. In defence, Kyle Walker. Mousa Dembélé must be there. Harry Kane.

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“It’s becoming a Tottenham team, isn’t it? Only one is missing, who do I put in? I would say Jadon Sancho. He grew up playing football in the street like me. He would be the perfect addition to the team.”

Two surprising Tottenham omissions in Dele’s side

One can understand why Dele named Kyle Walker as his defender, given the former Spurs man’s recovery pace.

However, many will feel that Jan Vertonghen may be more deserving of a place, given his ability on the ball and the consistency he showed across his time in the Premier League.

Former Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli has opened up on his time with Mauricio Pochettino at Hotspur Way and explained what makes the Argentine different to every manager he has worked with.

Looking back, Pochettino’s sacking by Tottenham in 2019 was not only a crossroads in the club’s trajectory but also in Dele Alli’s career.

The attacking midfielder has never been the same since he stopped working with the Argentine, with successive Spurs managers, Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo and Antonio Conte, failing to get anywhere near the best out of him.

Dele has continued to struggle since exiting Tottenham, although a large part of that has been down to his injury woes.

Dele Alli makes an admission about working with Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham

The former Tottenham Hotspur man is now trying to get his career back on track at Serie A side Como and has now reflected on his career so far in an interview with TuttoMercatoWeb.

In the interview, Dele Alli revealed why Pochettino was able to bring the best out of him at Tottenham. He explained that the Argentine allowed players to express themselves on the pitch instead of burdening them with tactical instructions like many modern-day managers.

The 29-year-old said about Pochettino: “He always told me to be myself. He didn’t correct me on superfluous things, while other coaches would have done it. It just let me express myself the way I wanted. Real freedom on the pitch is fundamental.

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“As footballers, each of us has our own style, our own way of playing. Sometimes football can get too schematic. ‘You have to run here, pass there,’ and for me, this takes away the beauty of the game. We want to entertain, we want to make our own games, and every player is different, and brings something unique.

“Sometimes it happens that you think of a play on the spot and it works, without it being planned. I think moving away from the rigidity of tactics a bit and keeping your personality is important.”

Pochettino has admitted he has unfinished business at Spurs

Even though it has now been almost six years since Pochettino was sacked, Spurs fans continue to hold a special affection for the 53-year-old.

He is currently in charge of the US Men’s national side and is set to lead them into next year’s World Cup.

Troy Deeney believes that there could be some wholesale changes in the Tottenham squad this summer, predicting that several senior players could follow Ange Postecoglou out of the exit door.

Those who were ready to write the obituaries on Tottenham’s season and Ange Postecoglou’s tenure at the club have been forced to put that off for at least a few more weeks after the club kept their dream of Europa League glory alive.

Ange Postecoglou came out fighting after Spurs overcame Eintracht Frankfurt, and the Australian would have certainly enjoyed giving it back to his critics after taking so many punches over the last few months.

While the club’s focus will entirely be on ending their 17-year trophy drought, Deeney believes that Tottenham Hotspur could have an extremely busy summer coming up.

Troy Deeney expects four senior Spurs players to leave

We have already seen plenty of reports suggest that a managerial change is likely at Tottenham no matter what happens in the Europa League.

Deeney believes that Postecoglou could be followed out of the door by several senior Spurs players this summer, with the former Watford striker suggesting that Tottenham are in a transitional phase.

Rather surprisingly, the 36-year-old named Heung-min Son and James Maddison as players who could be on their way out of Hotspur Way.

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When asked about Postecoglou’s time at the club, Deeny told talkSPORT: “For me, he’s done a good job blooding the younger players and giving them the confidence to go and score a lot. Brennan Johnson, what is he on, about 16 goals now?

“I think they’re in a transition period, I think you could see the likes of Son [Heung-min] move on. Potentially [James] Maddison, [Yves] Bissouma, Richarlison, these guys will start moving on.

“And then obviously they have a lot of young players like Mikey Moore, but I still think they’re a little bit like Chelsea. They need one, maybe two, older pros just to be like, ‘We don’t do that here, this is how you win things.’ And that’s the bit I think that they’re missing.”

Troy Deeney says Tottenham Hotspur lack leaders

Deeney believes that the current squad assembled by Spurs is not lacking in talent but is short of leaders on the pitch.

He questioned who among the current Tottenham squad sets an example with their work rate and has developed a strong connection with the club’s fan base.

Deeney added about the North London side: “Every time they lose, it’s like, ‘Is he going to be sacked?’ I’ll say this again. What are Spurs? They’ve been trying to win a trophy forever. I don’t know what the plan is, they’ve got loads of young talent, no real proper leaders as what I would describe as a leader.

“I look at Ryan Yates at [Nottingham] Forest [vice-captain], while Morgan Gibbs-White is the [stand-in] captain, Ryan Yates is the heartbeat of that team. And when he plays, he’s got the emotional connection with the fanbase, the players respond, he knows he’s not the best player, but he’s probably the most important to how they play.”

Tottenham are two games away from a European final, but their next Europa League test comes with a twist – they’re up against a side few know, but one that’s made history of their own. Let’s meet Spurs’ Europa League semi-final opponent, Bodo/Glimt.

Tottenham Hotspur did the business against Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday night as Dominic Solanke’s penalty proved to be the decider.

That win has now seen Spurs progress to the last four of the Europa League, where Norwegian outfit Bodo/Glimt await.

Of course, Glimt had to grind out their own result before setting up this clash with Tottenham, standing firm against Lazio, who came close to overturning a two-goal deficit.

Penalties were the ultimate decider, and Bodo/Glimt, against the odds, are now Europa League semi-finalists.

Tottenham fans have since reacted to their Europa League semi-final draw, warning Ange Postecoglou’s men against any hint of complacency when they lock horns with the Norwegians.

But who are they, and should Tottenham be worried about the Norwegian side looking to make history? Let’s find out.

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Bodo Glimt – A little look at their history

Bodo/Glimt are a Norwegian professional football club from the town of Bodo, currently playing in Eliteserien – Norway’s top division.

They are four-time champions in Norway, having lifted the Eliteserien title in 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2024.

The club also boasts nine Northern Norwegian Cup wins and two Norwegian Cup triumphs. Their 1975 cup win made them the first team from northern Norway to secure a national title.

A look at Bodo/Glimt’s European pedigree

When it comes to Europe, the club’s most notable European run came in the 2021-22 UEFA Europa Conference League season, when they smashed Roma 8-3 on aggregate in the group stage and knocked out Celtic to reach the quarter-finals, where they eventually fell to Roma.

In 2025, Bodo/Glimt became the first ever Norwegian side to reach a European semi-final – the Europa League, after eliminating Lazio on penalties.

Andreas Helmersen’s extra-time equaliser levelled the tie 3-3 on aggregate, after a 2-0 win in the first leg.

Bodo/Glimt league record

Bodo/Glimt have made a strong start in their domestic campaign, winning both of their opening league fixtures.

They have scored four goals without conceding any, showing a solid balance at both ends of the pitch early on in the Eliteserien season, which only kicked off on 29 March.

Bodo/Glimt Europa League record

While the Norwegian league only recently resumed, Bodo/Glimt have had plenty of competitive action through their Europa League journey.

In the league phase of the competition, Kjetil Knutsen’s side impressed, winning four matches, drawing two and losing two. They finished ninth in the standings, narrowly missing out on an automatic knockout spot due to goal difference.

In the knockout rounds, they dispatched Twente 6-4 on aggregate to reach the round of 16. Then, Olympiacos were brushed aside 4-2 over two legs – a 3-0 home win was followed by a narrow 2-1 defeat away.

The quarter-finals brought Lazio, and Bodo/Glimt passed with flying colours. A 2-0 home win gave them the edge before a 3-1 defeat in Rome forced penalties, where they held their nerve to win 3-2.

Head to head vs Spurs

Next up for Bodo/Glimt is Tottenham Hotspur – a side they’ve never faced before in their history. The Norwegian side has never made it this far in Europe, which in itself is history.

Of course, with their fairy tale European campaign still alive, Kjetil Knutsen’s side would be hoping to pull off another shock result when they take on Spurs in the semi-finals.

The semi-final first leg on 1 May 2025 marks the first-ever meeting between the two clubs, and it promises to be a landmark clash for both sides.

Tottenham passed on Marcus Rashford in January, but with the England forward now finding his feet again at Aston Villa, they might want to revisit that decision come this summer.

During the winter window, it was reported that Marcus Rashford was a player that new Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, was looking to move on.

The player has since been loaned out to Aston Villa, where he seems to have found some form, putting in performances that seem much more like his old self.

However, before his move to the Midlands, Rashford was linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur, although we all know how that story ended.

Tottenham passed on Marcus Rashford in January, but should they go back in?

Of course, in hindsight, no one could outrightly blame Daniel Levy and co for not taking a gamble on Marcus Rashford.

In fact, given his performances during the first half of the campaign, it seemed like a correct decision, as Rashford only managed five goal contributions in his opening 23 games for Manchester United in the Premier League, scoring four and assisting once in that time.

However, since making the switch to Aston Villa, the English forward looks like a completely different man and has already registered nine goal contributions in all competitions for Aston Villa in far fewer games.

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His performances also earned him a place in Thomas Tuchel’s last England squad, one that Tottenham midfielder James Maddison missed out on.

Spurs face tricky call on £40m Marcus Rashford transfer

With Rashford still only on loan, there is bound to be speculation about where he will ply his trade next season.

Aston Villa currently hold a £40m option to buy, which is a rough valuation of how much Manchester United would be looking to make from the sale of Rashford.

This means that sides like Spurs, who were linked with the forward during the winter window, could make a move for the winger this summer.

At the moment, the wide forward has loads of the things the Lilywhites need. He is experienced and is a player who has won a handful of trophies in his career.

He is versatile, can play on both the right and the left, as well as through the middle. He has enormous quality and, as we’ve seen, if given the platform, he can thrive.

However, while £40m is considerably low compared to Southampton’s asking price for Tottenham target Tyler Dibling, one could argue that it would be better for Spurs to bring Rashford in.

But, while that might seem like a good call, it currently wouldn’t suit Spurs, and one of the reasons is that he prefers to play off the left, an area Tottenham are already well-stocked in.

Rashford is a player who comes with loads of media attention, and while it might seem like his attitude problems have gone, it’s worth noting there’s a lot of positivity at Aston Villa right now, as they’re a club performing well above expectations.

That would not be the case at Spurs, who are currently struggling, which would only allow for more negative press around the player.

Unai Emery, when asked about Villa’s chances of triggering their option to buy, said: “It is difficult to plan it now. It depends on the circumstances and what happens in the next weeks.”

“He’s feeling comfortable and feeling better. He played a fantastic match vs PSG. We are very happy.”

Of course, it wouldn’t be a completely bad move to sign the forward, but the pros and cons need to be weighed, and let’s be real, Rashford wouldn’t significantly improve this team.

Opta’s Supercomputer has crunched the numbers to deduce which of the four semi-finalists are favourites to win the Europa League and the prediction makes for exciting reading for Tottenham fans.

Spurs’ dream of ending their trophy drought and getting their hands on the Europa League has suddenly become a lot more realistic after their huge win away at Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday.

Speaking after his side’s 2-1 win on aggregate against the Bundesliga side, Ange Postecoglou admitted that there is now plenty of belief among the squad that they can go all the way.

Spurs fans were delighted to find out that they will play Bodo/Glimt in the semifinals after the Norwegian side upset one of the tournament favourites, Lazio, in the quarterfinal.

Supercomputer predicts Tottenham’s chances of Europa League glory

Opta Analyst have now revealed what their supercomputer has predicted ahead of the semifinal showdowns next month after running simulations of the remaining fixtures in the competition 10,000 times.

The supercomputer has installed Tottenham Hotspur as the favourites to win the Europa League, with the North London side being given a 66.6 per cent chance of making the final and a 34.9 per cent chance of lifting the trophy

Athletic Club Bilbao, who will be playing the final at home if they get past Manchester United in the semis, have been deemed the second favourites, being handed a 28.5 per cent chance of getting their hands on the prize.

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Manchester United have been given a 24.2 per cent chance of being Champions, while Tottenham’s semifinal opponents, Bodo/Glimt, have only been handed a 12.4 per cent chance.

Why Spurs have a huge advantage in the Europa League

The reason Tottenham have been deemed favourites ahead of Athletic Club and Man United is due to their favourable semifinal draw.

Spurs are much more likely to progress to the final than their Premier League rivals or the La Liga side, which is why they have been given more than a 1/3rd chance of lifting the trophy by Opta.

However, the Tottenham players certainly cannot afford to take Bodo/Glimt lightly, given the scalps that the Norwegian side have had on their way to the final four.

A new report has shed light on what the feeling at Hotspur Way is about Destiny Udogie’s future after Manchester City expressed an interest in the Tottenham full-back ahead of the summer transfer window.

News first broke last week that Man City have set their sights on Udogie this summer as they go in search of a new left-back.

The report came as a surprise to some Spurs fans, given that the Italian has not been in the best of form, but it seems like the Lilywhites are not expected to let the 22-year-old go without a fight.

A few days ago, one source reported that Daniel Levy will make negotiations for Udogie very difficult if City do push ahead with an offer, and a fresh update has now provided more insight into what Tottenham are thinking about the former Udinese man.

Tottenham are confident about Destiny Udogie’s future

Football Insider have now become the latest outlet to credit the Premier League champions with an interest in the Spurs man, and they claim that the full-back could be tempted by a move to the Etihad Stadium this summer.

However, the report states that Tottenham are confident of keeping Udogie even if City make advances towards the player.

The club believe that Udogie’s long-term contract, which runs until 2030, gives them sufficient leverage to reject bids for him this summer.

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Interestingly, the publication adds that Ange Postecoglou’s men will consider ‘mega-money offers’ for Udogie but the North London club are said to be adamant that the Italy international would only be allowed to depart on their terms.

What Tottenham will recognise about Udogie’s struggles this season

While assessing Udogie’s form over the season, it is impossible to overlook the fact that the left-back has had a couple of major injury setbacks over the last 12 months.

That is why he deserves the benefit of the doubt, particularly after the stellar first season that he enjoyed at N17.

That is why Tottenham’s valuation of Udogie will not have dropped much and the club will believe that the 22-year-old can find consistency again and fulfil his undoubtedly enormous potential.