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Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that Lucas Bergvall's season is likely over after he sustained an ankle injury in training.

Lucas was forced to sit out of Thursday night's Europa League semi-final first-leg win over Bodø/Glimt after Ange reported that he had tweaked his ankle.

However, it now looks like the midfielder will now miss the rest of our 2024/25 campaign after sustaining damage to ligaments in his ankle.

Speaking to the media on Friday afternoon ahead of Sunday's trip to West Ham United, Ange told reporters, "With Lucas, it looks like the injury is significant enough to probably keep him out now for the rest of the season. He tweaked his ligaments in his ankle so he is out."

Asked later how the injury came about, Ange said: "It's something you see all the time. It wasn't a tackle, he was on his own, he just went to turn and his ankle gave way. It's one of those things, similar to Dom (Solanke, earlier in the season) and others we've had in training. These things happen."

Gallery | Spurs 3-1 Bodø/Glimt  Tottenham Hotspur

Dominic Solanke told us these were the nights all footballers dream of - and he had his dream moment in front of the South Stand as we secured a 3-1 win against Bodo/Glimt in the first leg of our UEFA Europa League semi-final on Thursday night.

The striker was handed the responsibility from the spot after Cuti Romero was fouled by Jens Petter Hauge on the hour. As the 60,000 Spurs fans in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium held their collective breath, it felt like Dominic was in another zone all together - a look, a couple of steps and a side-foot into the corner like he was playing in the park, let alone a semi-final of a major European competition.

That made it 3-0 after first half goals from Brennan Johnson and James Maddison. Further chances came and went as we racked up 23-2 efforts at goal, only for the Norwegian champions to grab a goal back late on, leaving it all to play for in Bodo next week - a place in the final in Bilbao up for grabs.

Dominic and his team-mates were certainly struck by the atmosphere inside the stadium, as he told us on the Review Show. “The fans made the atmosphere great from the start. We were all pumped, I’m sure they were too, and to get that early goal was surreal really, to start the game like that definitely gave us an early boost.

“That’s what the fans can do, you know, when we’re all together as one - players, fans - it feels so special. We knew from minute one that everyone was behind us. We came out and saw the white shirts everywhere, the flags waving, it gave us that extra motivation and confidence and that’s what we love coming and playing for.”

Dominic on what it was like walking out into the stadium...

“Yeah, magnificent, really. I think these are the games that we dream of playing in as footballers, you know, big games, semi-finals, finals, obviously at home with the atmosphere rocking like that, that makes it 10 times better.”

Dominic on the game plan, particularly a patience in how we pressed...

“Tournament football is a bit different. If you make too many mistakes, you can get a punished and then it's hard to get back into the game. We’re a super pressing team, but we know if we’re not set up right we need to make sure we don’t make too many mistakes in our pressing, we want to press but it’s not always the right time.”

Dominic on the penalty...

“I think I was a little bit too cool today! It was it was another nice penalty, great to get another goal in a big game like this, delighted.”

Dominic on the feeling of slotting home that spot-kick in front of the South Stand...

“Yes, it's a real feeling. Like I just said, playing in these games is what we all dream of and scoring is even better. I was delighted to get on the scoresheet.”

Dominic on the second leg in Bodo...

“We know how good they are at home, we knew that from the second they got through and that we were going to play them. We knew it was going to be tough, but we wanted to use that home advantage today, which we did. Conditions over there will be different to what we're used to, but we’ll prepare just as hard.”

Dominic on the atmosphere again - and wanting more...

“Yeah, look, 100% we all want to win trophies, the players the staff, we know the fans have been waiting for a few years now, so hopefully we can do it. We know we haven't been good enough in the league this year, but if we can manage to go on and win this, it will go a long way...”

Pedro Porro probably spoke for us all when he reflected on Dominic Solanke’s cool as you like penalty against Bodo/Glimt in the first leg of our UEFA Europa League semi-final on Thursday night.

Having stroked away a spot-kick under intense pressure in front of Eintracht Frankfurt’s ultras to ultimately win the quarter-final in Germany a fortnight ago, this time the striker set the ball down 12 yards out in front of the South Stand with us leading the first leg 2-0, a crucial moment to take us further ahead after Cuti Romero was fouled by Jens Petter Hauge.

We shouldn’t have worried. Like in Frankfurt, Dominic had it all under control - that steely gaze at goalkeeper Nikita Haikin, two steps and a casual side-foot into the corner, with Haikin planted on his goal line as a wall of white celebrated. That made it 3-0 as we racked up 23 shots to Bodo’s two, but there was a sting in the tail as Ulrik Saltnes responded late for the visitors to leave it 3-1 in our favour going to Norway for next week’s second leg - with a place in the final in Bilbao the prize.

Speaking on our Review Show from pitchside, Pedro was asked if he watched the penalty. “Yes, I watched it... for a semi-final, my heart is like ‘boom, boom, boom, boom’, but Dom, in this moment, he’s incredible, the way he stopped and shot. He stayed so calm. I was always confident for my team-mate.”

Pedro played a key role in our opening goals. He provided the cross headed back by Richarlison for Brennan Johnson to head home after just 37 seconds before a raking long pass from deep into the path of James Maddison, who controlled superbly and slotted home for 2-0 on 34 minutes.

He had words of praise for Madders. “He’s unbelievable, a top player. I have an understanding with him on the pitch, also in training, and when you have confidence in your team-mates, when you have confidence for the players on the pitch, that’s so important. That goal is about the control from Madders. The control is perfect. Yes, the pass is good, but the control is amazing.”

Reflecting on the night overall, Pedro added: “The atmosphere was incredible, and that’s so good for the players. It was the best atmosphere of the season. We thank everyone for their support. It’s so important at this moment, a semi-final - we need the people this week.”

If you’re attending our Barclays Women’s Super League game against Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday (kick-off 2.15pm), please take note of the following travel information…

Frequent services are anticipated through White Hart Lane, Northumberland Park, Seven Sisters and Tottenham Hale before and after the game.

For fans travelling on Greater Anglia services, please note that no trains will operate between Audley End and Cambridge, with replacement bus services in operation.

Extra parking facilities for dockless bikes will be available in the stadium’s surrounding area, making cycling to N17 easier than ever. A full list of locations can be found below.

Please note that our shuttle bus service will not be in operation for this fixture.

Supporters can stay up to date with the latest travel news via TfL.gov.uk and nationalrail.co.uk.

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White Hart Lane

Four Weaver line services are expected to call at White Hart Lane in both directions before and after the game. Services operate between Liverpool Street and Enfield Town/Cheshunt.

Supporters travelling to Liverpool Street post-match are reminded that Northumberland Park services have greater capacity and frequency to those at White Hart Lane, and the journey time should be shorter as there are fewer stops.

White Hart Lane is a fully accessible station.

Northumberland Park

If travelling on Greater Anglia services, we recommend using Northumberland Park as it is a shorter distance to the stadium than Tottenham Hale.

We also recommend using Northumberland Park if heading to Liverpool Street after the game, as southbound services through the station will be more frequent and have a greater capacity than London Overground services operating through White Hart Lane.

The following services will be in operation through Northumberland Park on Sunday:

Pre-match northbound: 10 trains per hour, including four Stansted Express services

Post-match northbound: nine trains per hour, including three Stansted Express services

Pre-match southbound: 10 trains per hour, including four Stansted Express services

Post-match southbound: 10 trains per hour, including four Stansted Express services

Please note, no trains will operate between Audley End and Cambridge, with replacement bus services in operation.

Tottenham Hale

Tottenham Hale is a fully accessible station and is served by the Victoria line and Greater Anglia services.

Supporters travelling on the Victoria line are encouraged to use Tottenham Hale rather than Seven Sisters as it is a shorter journey to and from the stadium. Victoria line services will operate every 2-3 minutes in both directions before and after the game.

There will be 10 Greater Anglia services per hour operating in each direction through Tottenham Hale, including 4 Stansted Express trains each way. We recommend using Northumberland Park for Greater Anglia services as it is a shorter distance to the stadium than Tottenham Hale.

Please note, no trains will operate between Audley End and Cambridge, with replacement bus services in operation.

Seven Sisters

Victoria line services will be operating every 2-3 minutes in each direction before and after the game.

Pre-match, a diversion route will be in place at Birstall Road for pedestrians entering Seven Sisters station for interchange between the Victoria line and London Overground services. This is to avoid congestion on the northbound platform.

We encourage supporters to consider using Tottenham Hale for Victoria Line services as it is a shorter distance to the stadium than Seven Sisters.

Queue management

Queue management systems will be in place at all stations for the safety of all passengers and staff.

At each station, the queue management staff are in contact with the Station Managers who will confirm when platforms are clear to enable more passengers to enter the station. For the safety of all passengers and staff, supporters are kindly asked to cooperate with station staff and always follow their instructions.

Shuttle buses

Please note that the Club’s shuttle bus service will not be in operation for this fixture.

Cycling

Extra parking facilities for dockless bikes are available in the surrounding area, making cycling to the stadium easier than ever. Here’s a list of locations where you can start and end your journey:

High Road

Cedar Road

Ruskin Road (North)

Ruskin Road (South)

Church Road

Brereton Road (North)

Brereton Road (South)

White Hart Lane

Vicarage Road

Lansdowne Road

Scotland Green

Pembury Road (North)

Pembury Road (South)

Bike stands also remain available at Tottenham Community Sports Centre and St Francis De Sales School, which are both located on the High Road. Dedicated bicycle parking is also available on-street around the stadium.

Although our Bag Policy still applies, stewards will be briefed regarding cyclists’ need to carry helmets, puncture kits and removable seats into the stadium.

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Ange Postecoglou spoke to the media at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after our 3-1 win against Bodo/Glimt in the first leg of our UEFA Europa League semi-final.

Here's what he had to say...

Ange on how he sees the overall tie...

"I think it puts us in a good position. I thought the players were outstanding today, I thought our performance was everything it needed to be, really well organised and disciplined defensively and really calm going forward and created good opportunities for ourselves and maintaining pressure. Obviously they scored the goal late, which doesn't I think reflect our dominance in the game, but if we repeat that performance next week it'll be enough for us to get through."

Ange on Richarlison, Maddison and Solanke...

"Richarlison wasn't injured, it was just a tactical thing. He did a great job for us in the first half, exactly what we needed him to do, but we thought the game would open up in the second half and we got Mathys on for that. Dom and Madders... Madders felt a tweak in his knee, but it doesn't sound like it's anything serious, and Dom something similar in his quad, but both of them didn't feel it was anything too significant, but thought it was wise just to take them off at that point."

Ange on the atmosphere...

"I thought our supporters were outstanding tonight, from the moment we walked out, and I think they added the energy to the team. Even us scoring an early goal came from the fact that as soon as the boys walked out, there was a buzz in the stadium and that's a credit to our fans. We've obviously had a tough season, but the European nights this year have still been pretty special and they played their part tonight, a massive role in us performing in the way we needed to."

Ange's latest on Lucas Bergvall...

"It's too early to assess. You know, it's just the way our season's gone, unfortunately, it's just hugely disappointing for Lucas, he was obviously really excited. He had a big week, re-signing with the club and he's had such a great year for us. Like I said, it's just the way our season's gone, where in training something innocuous like that ends up with him hurting his ankle. We'll just assess over the next few days, let it settle down and we'll find the extent of it."

Ange on Yves Bissouma's display...

"I thought Biss and Rodri (Bentancur) were outstanding. They were really key for us today. The beauty of Lucas is that he fills that sort of role really well from a defensive point of view and the reason I put Biss in there today, I knew that we were going to need that from him, the way Bodo set up and their ability to try and gain momentum as they build up their play. I thought Biss and Rodri were going to be key for us stemming that, and that's how it proved. I thought Biss was brilliant. Look, he's had an up and down year like all of us, but I've still got full belief in him and full confidence that on a day like today he could do a really good job for us and I thought he was outstanding."

Ange on the second leg - and playing on an artificial playing surface in Bodo...

"Yeah, look it is on artificial grass, but it’s still a game of football. I’ve been there, played there with Celtic, I know the experience and what is important for us is we need to replicate what we did today. Irrespective of the surface, if we’re as disciplined and as organised as we were today, with and without the ball, it won’t matter what the surface is, I think it will make it really difficult for us to be stopped."

Ange on the Bodo/Glimt's late goal to make it 3-1...

"I thought we were similarly dominant against Frankfurt and we ended up with 1-1 (in the first leg), but I think when you perform like we did tonight and like we did against Frankfurt at home, it gives you that belief that you can go away and win there as well. I think that is the most important thing. I certainly don’t think the scoreline reflects our dominance in the game today, but we have to accept that. We’re still in a really good position and it’s about now replicating what we did today on Thursday."

Ange on getting the job done...

"It is not about feeling calm, like I said you just get belief (from the performance). I get that Bodo away is a difficult fixture, but so was Frankfurt away and we went there knowing we had to win to get through and I thought the lads handled it really well. I think in Europe this year we’ve been really good at managing whatever situation we’re in. We’ve had some games where AZ we lost away from home, but had to come back and showed real calm and composure to win to get through here. I think all those experiences give me the belief we can go there and get the job done."

Richarlison, Tottenham Hotspur Foundation head of programmes Tara Tewarie and Foundation project coordinator André Thomas have shared how their work inspiring, empowering and transforming lives led to them being named on this year’s Football Black List.

All have officially received their awards following a celebratory event, with Richarlison recognised for his off the pitch work, Tara for her services to community and grassroots programmes, and André in the practitioner category.

Founded in 2008 by sports journalists Leon Mann MBE and Rodney Hinds, the Football Black List shines a light on leaders of African and Caribbean heritage working and volunteering across all areas of the game.

A panel of experts from the football industry and Black community vote independently on nominations made by the public to determine who makes the list.

Richarlison has spoken out on various social issues and given back to communities in Brazil through support for good causes assisting families, cancer patients and others.

He said: “Massive thanks to the Football Black List for the award and the kindness you've shown me. This really pushes me to keep putting in the effort, so a big thank you to everyone.

“I know my community and my city in Brazil will be super proud of this award. I want to keep doing more and get others involved in this battle, too.”

Tara oversees the Foundation’s employment and skills and health and wellbeing programmes.

She said: “I feel honoured. I’ve been to the celebration event as a guest before, so it was exciting to return as a winner. It’s so nice to be recognised by colleagues as during my time at the Foundation I’ve worked with some tremendous people.”

Tara recently marked 10 years in post and attributes her longevity to being “passionate about people” as well as opportunities opened up in the local area thanks to the building of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

“We work with such a diverse community and we have football programmes as a tool for engagement, then it’s about helping them to develop their education, build a career or healthier lifestyle.

“We have unique opportunities at hand to support people thanks to the regeneration of the local area and coupled with quality of delivery in our programmes, that we pride ourselves on at the Foundation, this can have a real transformative impact.”

She added: “When I started 10 years ago, football was very different. There are a lot more diverse staff among Premier League clubs and doing work in the community now. I think the Football Black List highlights role models to encourage others trying to come up in the industry.”

The Huddle Project is a dual football and flag football programme funded by the Club, the NFL, through its NFL Foundation UK charitable arm, and Nike. It was launched in October 2023 and, with André at the helm, has since delivered more than 150 sessions to over 700 young people.

Spurred 2 Coach was set up for young adults without qualifications, but an interest in coaching. André runs courses over four-day sessions during half-terms, with participants completing workbook tasks before sessions that allow them to put theory into practice. The Foundation then helps fund and support them on to the FA Introduction to Coaching Football qualification (previously known as the FA Level 1 in Coaching Football).

André explained how he encourages young people to embrace their differences and the impact that can have.

“Our individuality is our superpower. Your difference makes the difference. I think the more you bring that to the table and really embrace it, the more you can connect with individuals and open doors.”

The Club extends its congratulations to ex-Spurs Women defender Renée Hector, who was a Foundation programme coordinator for seven years before taking up the role of Watford Women head coach last summer, and made this year’s Football Black List for her coaching and management exploits.

Ange Postecoglou has explained why Lucas Bergvall has not been included in tonight's squad for the first leg of our Europa League semi-final clash with Bodø/Glimt.

The midfielder, who signed a new contract with the Club earlier this week, has 'tweaked' his ankle in training and thus misses tonight's game.

An arrival from Djurgarden in the summer, the Sweden international has really grown into life in England and has been a star for us in recent months.

Still just 19, he has made 45 appearances for us already this campaign.

"Unfortunately, for Lucas, he picked up an injury in training yesterday," Ange said. "He just tweaked his ankle unfortunately and he misses out tonight, which is disappointing for him because he's been outstanding for us this year. Obviously he's hugely disappointed with that but, unfortunately, he misses out."

We can confirm the starting line-ups and substitutes for tonight's UEFA Europa League semi-final first leg against FK Bodø/Glimt at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (8pm UK).

Ange Postecoglou has made six changes from Sunday's Premier League trip to Liverpool last time out.

Cristian Romero starts and captains the side as the Argentine is reinstated into the back four alongside Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro in place of Kevin Danso, Ben Davies and Djed Spence.

Rodrigo Bentancur, who was rested at Anfield, and Yves Bissouma come into midfield replacing Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, who unfortunately misses out this evening, whilst Richarlison replaces Mathys Tel in attack for his first start in Europe since Elfsborg in the league phase on 30 January.

Our full line-up is as follows...

Starting XI: Vicario, Pedro Porro, Romero (c), van de Ven, Udogie; Bissouma, Bentancur, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, Richarlison.

Substitutes: Austin, Whiteman, Spence, Davies, Danso, Gray, Sarr, Kulusevski, Moore, Odobert, Tel.

Spurs vs Bodø/Glimt, UEFA Europa League | Talking Tactics, with Rob Daly  Tottenham Hotspur