Postecoglou hits back at Wenger over Champions League spot row

In response to Arsene Wenger’s suggestion that Europa League winners should not be able to reach the Champions League, Ange Postecoglou says, “Spurs does crazy things to people.”

Wenger, a former Arsenal manager, is now Fifa’s director of global football development. He has questioned why the Europa League winners made it to the Champions League next year.

Tottenham’s lead to 3-1 going into Thursday’s Europa League second leg at Bodo/Glimt’s Aspmyra Stadion.

However, they are 16th in the Premier League table, while Manchester United, who lead Athletic Club by 3-0 in the other last-four tie, are just one point ahead. On May 21 in Bilbao, the winners will square off against one another.

Postecoglou doesn’t understand Wenger’s argument, though the pair won’t qualify for Europe through the league.

You put that club in any sentence or issue, and they always try their hardest to minimize it as much as they can.

“They adore it, Spurs mate,” he said.

It follows competition guidelines. Why is it still a problem and why is it still a problem? What makes a difference? You weren’t admitted to the Champions League last year, but fifth [in the Premier League] did this year. What does “” mean exactly?

Wenger objected to the Uefa’s revised rules in 2014, which made it possible for the Europa League winners to advance to the Champions League competition the following year.

When asked if this was “right,” he replied, “No, they should automatically qualify for the Europa League again, but not necessarily the Champions League,” especially when five teams have already qualified in the Premier League.” I believe it should be something to consider and review for Uefa.

On the other hand, “people will tell you that you must give them the prize of qualifying for the Champions League” to keep the Europa League focused, interesting, and motivated.

Without James Maddison, Tottenham face Bodo in Norway, with Postecoglou confirming that the England midfielder will miss the season due to a knee injury he sustained in the first leg.