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The British publication The Sun reported on the 1st (Korean time) that "Daniel Levy, chairman of Tottenham, strongly defended manager Ange Postecoglou. He claimed that they are a club that consistently invests money in player acquisitions and expressed that he cannot understand the criticisms directed at them."

Postecoglou is facing a low possibility of remaining at Tottenham and is virtually left with his last opportunity. This opportunity is to win the UEFA Europa League.

Football statistics firm Opta analysts projected a low possibility of Tottenham winning the UEFA Europa League. On March 14, following Tottenham's advancement to the quarterfinals against AZ Alkmaar, Opta adjusted Tottenham's winning probability to 18.4%.

Tottenham's probability of reaching the semifinals was assessed at 63%, and the probability of reaching the finals was rated at 35.2%. At the beginning of the season, Opta initially predicted Tottenham's winning probability at 15.1%, giving the team the highest rating, but despite rising to 18.4%, it has now dropped to 3rd place.

Football content platform Score 90 released the winning probabilities for the Europa League based on betting companies' dividends on the 17th. While Tottenham was initially regarded as the team with the highest chance to win the tournament this season, they have since fallen to a tie for 3rd place among the remaining eight teams.

The team showing the highest probability is Athletic Bilbao from the Spanish La Liga with a 20% chance. Although Athletic lost the first leg 1-2 against Serie A's AS Roma in the Round of 16, they made a comeback by winning the second leg 3-1 to advance. Currently, they are performing well in La Liga, sitting in 4th, contributing to their high probability.

Manchester United (hereafter referred to as Manchester United), in the same league as Tottenham, recorded the 2nd place with a 19% probability. Score 90 predicted Tottenham's probability of winning the Europa League at 17%, tying for 3rd place with Serie A's Lazio. For Korean football fans, Tottenham's Europa League journey is undoubtedly a matter of great interest, especially to see Son Heung-min lift a major trophy.

For Son Heung-min, this Europa League is not just a challenge for one season, but it could become a significant turning point in his career. Having not won a trophy for 17 years, this Europa League victory represents an opportunity to end that long wait and could be his last chance to challenge for a title.

Moreover, securing the championship is essential to overcome the recent negative reviews. Tottenham Hotspur News reported on the 20th that "Martin Allen, who held the managerial position at Brentford, claimed in an exclusive interview with us that Son Heung-min could transfer to a team promoted from the Championship (2nd division)." Since joining Tottenham in 2015, he has been a key player for the team. However, this season, Tottenham has plummeted to 14th in the league, experiencing the worst slump. The team has also been eliminated early from both the FA Cup and the EFL Cup, failing to meet fans' expectations. Amidst this slump, there are questions local media are raising about Son Heung-min's leadership or opinions regarding a decline in his performance. Some even suggest that if manager Ange Postecoglou is sacked, Son Heung-min bears some responsibility.

Some local fans are even criticizing Son Heung-min. Levy emphasized, "Since opening the new stadium in April 2019, we have invested a net amount of over 700 million pounds in player acquisitions. It is important for us to maintain financial balance," adding, "Regardless of our wealth, we need to ensure balanced spending."

He further stated, "The ability to generate repetitive revenue determines our expenditure. We cannot be reckless with our spending," asserting, "Thanks to the lending of the stadium, we were able to compensate for revenue losses in football. It's true that we are going through a tough time in the league this season, but we have not suffered losses thanks to the stadium."

Levy noted, "If we win the Europa League, it will be a significant help in terms of prize money and revenue. We have a considerable passion for the club. Now, I want to continue providing support so we can achieve significant results in the only remaining competition, the league."

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