Angie Postecoglou, the head coach of Tottenham Hotspur, confirmed that facing Manchester United in the Europa League final will not be easy, stressing the importance of good preparation and delivering a strong collective performance to achieve victory.

Postecoglou said: "Finals are always independent matches; you cannot rely on what happened before or on previous encounters. The players understand the magnitude of the responsibility and what is at stake; there is always tension and pressure that is not repeated in any other match."

He added: "What we need is to prepare ourselves in the best possible way and be ready to face Manchester United at their best. If we do that, we give ourselves a real chance; relying on past successes could be a big mistake."

He continued: "We need to put in a strong collective effort against a tough opponent, as anything less than that will not be enough to achieve victory."

Regarding his appreciation for the team, Postecoglou said: "I have great respect for the players and the coaching staff, and I sincerely hope they are rewarded for their efforts in this big final."

The Australian coach also emphasized the importance of the fans, saying: "Coaches and players come and go, but the fans are the constant element in every club. It has been over 15 years since the last title, and the last European trophy was in 1984, and since then there have been supporters who have not missed a single match."

Postecoglou concluded his statements: "You can imagine the impact that winning a European title would have on their lives and the lives of their families; it would be an unforgettable event, and the fans will recount it to generations to come."