Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou responded to Arsene Wenger's critique of Europa League winners qualifying for the Champions League, stating that the club's unpredictable nature often incites debate. Postecoglou's team currently leads Bodo/Glimt 3-1 in the Europa League semi-finals, but sits 16th in the Premier League. Wenger, now serving as Fifa's chief of global football development, questioned the policy, suggesting that the winners should only qualify for the Europa League again, not the Champions League. Postecoglou defended the competition rules, citing the inconsistency in criticism towards his team and the change in Champions League qualification criteria. James Maddison is out for the season with a knee injury, while Dominic Solanke is expected to be fit for the second leg.
Source: BBC Sports Football
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