Tottenham faces low 17% Europa League win chance amid coach instability

Analysis has revealed that Tottenham Hotspur has a 17% chance of winning the UEFA Europa League (UEL).

The football content platform "Score 90" announced on the 17th (Korean time) the likelihood of winning the UEL based on the dividends from betting companies. The team with the highest probability is Spain's Athletic Club. After a dramatic comeback victory against AS Roma in the round of 16, the club received a 20% chance of winning. The quarterfinal matchup against Rangers is also viewed positively.

Manchester United secured 2nd place with a 19% chance. Although they have struggled in the Premier League, they proved their competitiveness in the UEL by defeating Real Sociedad in the round of 16. Manchester United will face Olympique Lyon in the quarterfinals.

Tottenham and Lazio are tied for 3rd place with a 17% chance each. Tottenham's quarterfinal opponent, Eintracht Frankfurt, recorded a 5th place with an 11% chance.

The Europa League is the only stage where Tottenham can challenge for a trophy this season.

Tottenham has already fallen behind in the competition for the upper ranks of the Premier League this season. Currently, they are in 14th place with 34 points (10 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses). The gap with the relegation zone is not large. They are level on points with West Ham and Everton, but they are ahead only on goal difference. They have recorded 15 losses in 29 matches, setting the record for the most losses since the 2008-2009 season.

The remaining schedule is not easy. They are set to face Chelsea, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa, Brighton, Crystal Palace, and others. Fans are unable to hide their concerns about the remainder of the season.

This season, Tottenham has also been eliminated from the League Cup and the FA Cup. Effectively, winning the UEL is the only path for them to qualify for European competitions next season.

However, the outlook for the Europa League is not bright either. Football expert Jamie O'Hara, a former Tottenham player, evaluated that "Tottenham's performance has been inconsistent throughout this season. Frankfurt is a strong team. If Tottenham loses, the likelihood of the dismissal of coach Ange Postecoglou is high."

In fact, Tottenham is considering successors to coach Postecoglou. The British "Telegraph" reported that "if Postecoglou is dismissed, Bournemouth's manager Andoni Iraola and Fulham's manager Marco Silva are candidates for the next head coach."

Fans' dissatisfaction is also growing. Some fans have already reacted strongly, saying "Postecoglou must be dismissed."

"Score 90" emphasized that "the UEL is Tottenham's last chance to successfully conclude this season. It is at stake not only a trophy but also qualification for the UEFA Champions League (UCL)."

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