Tottenham has received a significant boost ahead of their Europa League semi-final match against Bodo/Glimt. The team has avoided suspensions for key players Yves Bissouma, Lucas Bergvall, and Dejan Kulusevski, who were all one yellow card away from missing the semi-final first leg.
According to UEFA’s Europa League rules, yellow cards accumulated during the quarter-finals do not carry over to the semi-finals. This means that Tottenham’s players are now eligible to play in the semi-final matches without worrying about suspensions from previous yellow cards.
The rule, as stated in Article 63.04 of UEFA’s Europa League regulations, reads: “All yellow cards expire on completion of the quarter-finals. They are not carried forward to the semi-finals.” This rule change has given Tottenham a significant advantage, as they can now field their strongest team without worrying about disciplinary issues.
Tottenham’s 1-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the quarter-final second leg was a testament to the team’s professionalism and skill. Dominic Solanke’s penalty proved to be the difference between the two teams, and Spurs won 2-1 on aggregate. The win has set up a semi-final match against Norwegian outfit Bodo/Glimt, with the winner advancing to the final against either Athletic Club or Manchester United.
The fixture advantage secured by Bodo/Glimt could play a crucial role in the semi-final tie. However, Tottenham’s players are now focused on preparing for the next challenge, knowing that they have avoided suspensions for their key players.
In the quarter-final second leg, three Tottenham players – Cristian Romero, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Brennan Johnson – received yellow cards. However, none of them were in danger of accumulating suspensions, as Bentancur had already served a ban, and Romero and Johnson’s bookings were their first of the campaign.
The only way Tottenham players could miss the Europa League final is if they receive a red card in the semi-final second leg or are dismissed for violent conduct in the first leg. With the slate wiped clean after the quarter-final stage, Tottenham’s players can now focus on the semi-final matches without worrying about disciplinary issues.
As Tottenham prepares to face Bodo/Glimt, the team will be looking to build on their momentum from the quarter-final win. The Europa League campaign has been a significant challenge for the team, but they have shown remarkable resilience and determination.
In conclusion, Tottenham’s avoidance of suspensions for key players is a significant boost ahead of the semi-final matches. The team’s focus now shifts to preparing for Bodo/Glimt, with the goal of advancing to the Europa League final. With the fixture advantage secured by Bodo/Glimt, Tottenham will need to be at their best to overcome the challenge and reach the final.