Tottenham are likely to face a daunting atmosphere in Frankfurt as Ange Postecoglou bids to save his job by keeping their Europa League dream alive.
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Tottenham's tie with Eintracht is level at 1-1The Europa League is Spurs' last chance this seasonThey received a warning about the atmosphereFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Eintracht Frankfurt boss Dino Toppmoller warned Tottenham about the atmosphere they will face in their Europa League quarter-final second-leg clash, which will see Spurs attempt to keep their hopes of Champions League qualification alive with progression to the last four.
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The tie is perfectly poised at 1-1 following the first leg in north London last week, which saw Pedro Porro cancel out Hugo Ekitike’s opener for the Bundesliga side. Tottenham are almost certain to finish in the bottom half of the Premier League this season following a dreadful campaign that will likely cost Ange Postecoglou his job as manager, but a Europa League triumph and qualification for Europe’s top competition next season could save the Australian.
Eintracht are under no such pressure, as they are in an excellent position to qualify for the Champions League. They sit third in the Bundesliga with five games to go.
WHAT TOPPMOLLER SAID
Asked about the atmosphere at Deutsche Bank Park for Thursday’s second leg, Toppmoller warned Tottenham: “They will feel it tomorrow!"
His sentiments were echoed by Frankfurt captain Robin Koch, who added: “The stadium will be a lion’s den, but I don’t think Tottenham will give up too early.”
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Tottenham, despite having the better of the first leg, face a daunting task to win the tie. Eintracht have lost only three times at home all season, with none of those defeats coming in the Europa League. Their last-16 tie saw them comfortably beat Ajax 4-1 at Deutsche Bank Park. If Spurs cannot find an away victory, then talk Postecoglou being relieved of his duties will quickly intensify.