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The wildcard remains Heung-min Son. Postecoglou offered a flicker of optimism regarding his captain’s availability, stating he is “half hopeful” the South Korean might feature. After missing the European semi-final with a foot complaint, his return — even in cameo form — would provide a welcome emotional and tactical boost.

The other interesting tactical tweak was the shift of Wilson Odobert from the wing to the middle partway through the second half. Spurs immediately looked more dangerous, and part of that was Odobert’s quickness and movement in those central areas, a significant contrast to all that had gone before.