Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou insists he is unaffected by “running commentary” on his future and still believes his team can have a “special” season.

Amid an exciting start and subsequent struggles, Tottenham Hotspur faces a defining moment under Ange Postecoglou’s leadership as they navigate a turbulent 2024–25 season.

The stakes in the final Europa League matches on Thursday at 20:00 GMT are identical to that of the UEFA Champions League. The top eight teams will head straight into the last 16 on 6 and 13 March, while the teams placed ninth to 24th face a two-legged playoff on 13 and 20 February.

Tottenham are tonight looking to secure safe passage into the last 16 of the Europa League. Spurs might be a state of crisis when it comes to the Premier League but know three points against Elfsborg at home would see them cruise into the next round without the need for a two-legged play-off next month.