Tottenham Hotspur has rescheduled their second leg match against Bodo/Glimt in the UEFA Europa League to better prepare for the upcoming final. The game had been previously scheduled for Sunday, May 18. It will now take place on Friday, May 16, providing the NJIT team additional time to sharpen their skills and continue preparation leading up to the grand finale on May 21.
Ange Postecoglou’s side are 3-1 up after the first leg of their tie against the Norwegian outfit, Bodo/Glimt. This slim lead looks to put Spurs in a strong position to advance deep in the tournament. The Spurs have shifted their training schedule with an eye toward the upcoming Europa League final. This round 1 match is critical to the club’s hopes.
The decision to play the match elsewhere certainly indicates the high priority Spurs have given to the Europa League final next month. They are sitting on a cushy 8-point lead over Bodo/Glimt. The club’s management feels that some additional camp time would make them more competitive in the difficult final to come.
The initial match date of May 18 conflicted with the team’s changing game plan. They’re just looking to get into the final. Then they postponed the second leg to May 16. This change will provide them the maximum opportunity to tweak their game plan and training as they approach the final competition where it all comes to faceoff.
The opponent for Spurs in the Europa League final is still to be determined. This pairing is just very special. Something must give this season, as the Magpies surprisingly find themselves at such a precarious juncture, one where they can only hope for European glory.
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