Ange Postecoglou explains Pape Matar Sarr Tottenham start vs Man Utd after huge Son Heung-min call

Ange Postecoglou has highlighted Tottenham's need for "running power" in midfield in the Europa League final against Manchester United following his decision not to start Son Heung-min. The captain has been named on the substitutes' bench for the showdown in the Basque Country, with starting in the middle of the park alongside Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma.

had proved his fitness ahead of the final in Bilbao after playing 32 and 74 minutes respectively in Tottenham's past two fixtures against Crystal Palace and Aston Villa. .

It means sticks with his usual 4-3-3 formation and opts for a front three of Brennan Johnson, Dominic Solanke and Richarlison. The boss does have further attacking options on the bench in Son, Mikey Moore, Mathys Tel, Wilson Odobert, Dane Scarlett and Damola Ajayi.

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“It’s disappointing losing guys likes Madders, Lucas and Deki because they’re very creative in there. But I think we’ll need running power tonight, it’s the kind of game in a final where we’re going to have to work hard defensively and in attack," said the Australian when speaking to TNT Sports ahead of the game.

“The three boys we’ve got in there will work hard for the team and hopefully give us a good foundation.”

Tottenham have got the better of Manchester United three times domestically this season but those results go out of the window for the final. .

“They’ve got a couple of key players we need to shut down and we’re going to have to be really disciplined in our approach," said Postecoglou.

When Bruno Fernandes was mentioned, he added: “Absolutely. He’s one of those players. In big games, it’s sometimes moments that change games. He’s that player.

“At the same time, we’ve got to try and overwhelm in a collective way, not an individual basis. That’s the key to our approach today.”

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