Son Heung-min’s brace helped Tottenham secure a vital 3-2 victory over Hoffenheim in the Europa League on Thursday, easing some of the pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou.
Goals from Son and James Maddison lifted Spurs to provisional fourth place in the revamped group stage, giving them a chance to progress to the knockout rounds.
The win was a welcome respite after a difficult run in the Premier League, where Tottenham had lost seven of their last matches. Despite the challenges, Postecoglou’s side now has the chance to qualify for the next round with a win over Elfsborg in their final group match.
Spurs made a strong start, with Maddison scoring after just four minutes, and Son doubled the lead soon after. Hoffenheim fought back, but Son’s second sealed the win, leaving Spurs with a crucial advantage as they aim for a top-eight finish.