However, one decision made by Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou relating to the competition has caused some controversy.
The decision in question is that Tottenham defender Djed Spence is not in the Europa League squad for the group stage, despite his impressive pre-season.
In addition, Spurs’ Europa League selection only has 23 players instead of the 25-man limit.
This is because of the rules around Europa League squads, which stipulate that a 25-man squad must have four homegrown players.
Alasdair Gold, speaking on the Gold & Guest podcast, has now discussed the “ridiculous” situation which has led Tottenham to this point.
Gold noted how Spurs’ “poor squad management” has led to them not having enough homegrown players to compose a full Europa League squad.
In the Premier League, a player under the age of 21 does not have to be in the registered squad.
Nevertheless, one of Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou’s decisions regarding the competition has generated some controversy. The decision in question is that Tottenham defender Djed Spence is not included in the Europa League squad for the group stage, despite his impressive pre-season. Additionally, Spurs’ Europa League selection only consists of 23 players instead of the 25-man limit. This is due to the regulations surrounding Europa League squads, which state that a 25-man squad must include four homegrown players. Alasdair Gold, speaking on the Gold & Guest podcast, has now discussed the “ridiculous” situation which has led Tottenham to this point. Gold noted how Spurs’ “poor squad management” has resulted in them not having enough homegrown players to compose a full Europa League squad. In the Premier League, a player under the age of 21 does not have to be in the registered squad.
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