Ange Postecoglou explains Richarlison and Yves Bissouma Tottenham decision vs Bodo/Glimt

Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham team selection for their Europa League semi-final first leg against Bodo/Glimt has certainly raised a few eyebrows. The boss has made a total of six changes to his team that lost 5-1 at Liverpool on Sunday, .

is the man to come in and replace the Swede in midfield. The decision to pick the Mali international was a surprise to say the least going on the fact that the midfielder has only played in one of the team's last five games.

also comes into the team and starts from the left-wing. The majority of the Brazilian's Tottenham appearances have come as a striker but .

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Speaking ahead of the game, Postecoglou opened up on why exactly he elected to choose Bissouma in his team next to Rodrigo Bentancur and James Maddison.

"I just think the balance of our midfield with what we need to do tonight and what we're facing up against," he said. "The beauty of Lucas was that he gave us the balance in there and for tonight Biss will give us more of the input we need."

did mention the need to be "aggressive" when explaining his Richarlison selection decision.

"Again I think we need to be aggressive tonight," said the 59-year-old. "Richy has been working his way back to fitness and he's been playing on the left quite regularly in his career.

"I think tonight with his experience, especially his ability in and around the box we want to put some pressure on them and he can help us in that area."

Postecoglou also provided an update on Bergvall's absence. He said: "Unfortunately for Lucas, he picked up an injury in training yesterday. He tweaked his ankle unfortunately and misses out tonight.

"Disappointing for him because he's been outstanding this year and he's hugely disappointed with that and unfortunately he misses out."

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