The second leg of the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League semi-final will be the focus of the game, with Tottenham Hotspur traveling to challenge Bodø again. Postecoglou said his team will face this game with the same fighting spirit and mentality, and insisted that resilience is a very important quality.

In the first leg, Tottenham Hotspur defeated Border Cross FC 3-1 at home with goals from Brennan Johnson, Maddison and Solanke. Unfortunately, Tottenham Hotspur striker Son Heung-min and midfielder Maddison were unable to participate in the second leg due to injuries.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Postecoglou said at the press conference, "Madison suffered a knee injury in the first leg and will miss all the remaining games of the season. This is disappointing for him and I feel sad for him because he has been one of our key players who has performed well this season. However, we have experienced this situation many times and have been facing various challenges this season. We will overcome these difficulties. All other players came with the team in the first leg and they are ready."

“Away games in Europe require a high level of discipline and organization. Throughout the season, especially in the crucial second-leg match of the knockout stage, the players have been following our game plan, whether it was the home win over AZ Alkmaar, withstanding the pressure in a tense situation, or the away win over Frankfurt, facing a difficult away environment and an oppressive atmosphere, they have done a good job. Therefore, we will also face the game with a similar mentality.”

Continue to observe Son Heung-min's recovery

Postecoglu continued, "Solanke is in good condition. He has been training in the past few days, so there is no problem. However, Son Heung-min's situation is a bit regrettable. He has been working hard to recover and has made progress. He is expected to get some playing time this weekend, but he has not yet trained with the team, so we still need to observe his situation further."

“It’s always a challenge to play away from home in Europe because the opponents have a familiar environment and the support of the home fans, which makes the game more difficult. Whether the first leg is at our home or the second leg is at their home, the situation is the same because both sides know that the winner will advance to the final. This huge motivation makes the game extremely close from start to finish.”

In addition, Postecoglu also emphasized that "resilience is a very valuable quality. No matter in which field, people who succeed must show resilience at some stage. The idea that success is easy is not realistic. People who have achieved success in different fields know that they must have experienced many difficulties. We have also encountered many difficult moments this season, but even in adversity, the players have never wavered in their belief in our goals."

"Without that persistence, we wouldn't be in this position. That's what they deserve credit for. That resilience is key in a game like tomorrow when we face a new challenge. If they can rise to the occasion like they have done so far this season, they will find the strength they need to get the job done."