Spurs captain Son left out of Europa League final starting line-up
Football
By
AFP
| May 21, 2025
Son Heung-min was left out of the starting line-up for Tottenham's Europa League final against Manchester United in Bilbao on Wednesday.
The South Korean was expected to start despite only recently returning from injury but Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou has opted to keep his captain on the bench.
="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/amp/football/article/2001519691/neville-says-man-utd-unworthy-of-parade-if-they-win-europa-league">He has named< a front three of Brennan Johnson, Dominic Solanke and Richarlison as he aims to break a 17-year trophy drought for Spurs.
Lucas Bergvall is missing from the squad as expected, along with fellow midfielders James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski.
United manager Ruben Amorim has included Mason Mount and Amad Diallo in his forward line alongside Rasmus Hojlund, while there is no starting spot for Alejandro Garnacho.
READ MORE
Countries lock horns over cash for nature at rebooted UN talks
Standard Sacco members accuse police of harassment
Lack of clear rules undermining collaboration on climate finance
Climate change brought extreme weather, heat in 2024: UN
Africa's opportunity in taming a warming world
World falls short of drought deal at Saudi-hosted talks
Reverent politics key to climate action
There is need to raise visibility of climate impact on health
There is need to rethink Kenya's climate financing framework
Mount has been a bit-part player for United this season but caught the eye by scoring twice against Athletic Bilbao in the semi-final second leg at Old Trafford.
="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/amp/football/article/2001519694/man-utd-and-spurs-face-season-defining-europa-league-duel">Leny Yoro United are led by Bruno Fernandes, the joint top-scorer in the Europa League this season.
Starting line-ups for the Europa League final (kick-off 1900 GMT):
Tottenham (4-3-3)
="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/football/article/2001519556/postecoglou-fights-to-avoid-sack-as-spurs-face-man-united-in-europa-final">Guglielmo Vicario< ; Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero (capt), Micky van de Ven, Destiny Udogie; Pape Sarr, Rodrigo Bentancur, Yves Bissouma; Brennan Johnson, Dominic Solanke, Richarlison
Coach: Ange Postecoglou (AUS)
Manchester United (3-4-3)
Andre Onana; Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro; Noussair Mazraoui, Bruno Fernandes (capt), Casemiro, Patrick Dorgu; Amad Diallo, Mason Mount, Rasmus Hojlund
Coach: Ruben Amorim (POR)
Referee: Felix Zwayer (GER)
Players eying Sh7 million prize in Eldoret Carnival
African Pool Champion Aden Joseph of South Africa is among 200 international billiard players set to highlight the Timba-XO International Carnival.
Kenya Pipeline gear up for epic battle against KCB Bank
Former Kenya Volleyball Federation Women’s National League champions Kenya Pipeline are ready for the do-or-die battle against holders KCB Bank.
Over 240 golfers to grace Nyali tournament
A strong field of 240 players will be flexing their muscles for top honours at the par 71 Nyali Golf and Country Club Course in Mombasa County on Saturday.
Sunshine Tour set for back to back mixed events in June
The inaugural season of the Sunshine Development Tour, East Africa Swing, is expected to tee off with back-to-back events next month.
FIFA announces special transfer window for Club World Cup teams
FIFA announced Wednesday the creation of a transfer window running from June 1 to 10 for all teams competing in this summer's revamped Club World Cup.