Tottenham’s captain, Son Heung-min, was a shock omission from the starting line-up for Wednesday’s Europa League final against Manchester United in Bilbao.
Having just returned from injury and widely tipped to start, Son instead watched from the bench as manager Ange Postecoglou unveiled his preferred attacking trio.
Postecoglou’s Bold Front Three
Brennan Johnson
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Dominic Solanke
Richarlison
By selecting Johnson, Solanke, and Richarlison up front, Postecoglou aims to break Tottenham’s 17-year trophy drought with a fresh, dynamic attacking threat.
Midfield and Bench Omissions
Lucas Bergvall, James Maddison, and Dejan Kulusevski were all left out of the matchday squad, underscoring Postecoglou’s commitment to form over reputation.
Manchester United’s Tactical Setup
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim named a 3-4-3 formation, with surprising inclusions and exclusions among his attack.
United’s Striking Choices
Mason Mount, who netted a brace in the semi-final second leg against Athletic Bilbao, earns a start.
Amad Diallo partners Mount alongside Rasmus Højlund, while Alejandro Garnacho drops to the bench.
Defensive and Midfield Structure
After missing the Chelsea defeat, Leny Yoro returns to bolster United’s back three.
Captain Bruno Fernandes, the joint top scorer in this season’s Europa League, anchors the midfield alongside Casemiro, Noussair Mazraoui, and Patrick Ørlyg Dorgu.
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Full Starting XI Breakdown
Kick-off: 20:00 (Nigerian Time)
H3: Tottenham (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Guglielmo Vicario
Defenders: Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero (c), Micky van de Ven, Destiny Udogie
Midfielders: Pape Sarr, Rodrigo Bentancur, Yves Bissouma
Forwards: Brennan Johnson, Dominic Solanke, Richarlison
Coach: Ange Postecoglou (AUS)
H3: Manchester United (3-4-3)
Goalkeeper: André Onana
Defenders: Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro
Midfielders: Noussair Mazraoui, Bruno Fernandes (c), Casemiro, Patrick Dorgu
Forwards: Amad Diallo, Mason Mount, Rasmus Højlund
Coach: Ruben Amorim (POR)
Referee: Felix Zwayer (GER)
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