Ange Postecoglou has expressed his excitement at one of Tottenham Hotspur’s key players being fit for the Europa League final.
Tottenham Hotspur take on Manchester United in the Europa League final this evening with the chance of ending their 17-year wait for silverware.
Ahead of the final, Postecoglou has been discussing the impact of one of his Spurs players who has been rarely available this season, but is ready to go in the final.
Ange Postecoglou is excited Richarlison is fit for the Europa League final
Ange Postecoglou has revealed that he is delighted Richarlison is fit for the Europa League final and believes the Brazilian can make an impact.
Richarlison has struggled with injuries this season and subsequently not played a great deal of football. Tottenham plan to sell Richarlison in the summer with Everton having shown an interest in bringing him back to Merseyside.
But before that, Postecoglou has revealed that the 27-year-old has worked very hard to be fit for the final against Manchester United. The Australian coach hailed the impact which the forward had in the semi-final against Bodo/Glimt.
Postecoglou told the media: “Firstly, Richy, so pleased for him because he’s had a tough time, not just this year but since he’s been at Tottenham. He’s had some injury problems, he’s never really had a stretch of games. But it’s been very tough on him physically and emotionally – he’s in a really good place now, physically, he’s worked really hard on his fitness.
“He plays with so much passion and determination – every time he plays, he gives 100 percent and he has quality as well. It’s great to have him in the team, for us, he provides something different to our other attacking players.
“He’s already made a big impact for us in the Europa League, particularly in the semi-final and I’m really pleased that through all the difficult times, he’s now in a place where he’s fit, available and is excited about contributing.”
Lucas Bergvall will miss the Europa League final
In the case of Lucas Bergvall, it is bad news as Postecoglou has ruled the Swedish international out of the final with an ankle injury.
Bergvall had been working hard to be fit, however, the midfielder has not recovered in time to make himself available for Spurs. The North London club will also be without Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison, who are also injured.
