Tottenham Hotspur will benefit from a key UEFA rule as they head into the Europa League semi-final, with four players avoiding potential suspension issues. Normally, accumulating three yellow cards throughout the competition would result in a one-match ban. However, under UEFA regulations, all yellow card tallies are wiped clean after the quarter-final stage. This means that players who were one booking away from suspension will now have a clean slate for the semi-finals.
The rule is designed to ensure that teams can field their strongest squads in the final stages of the tournament, and Spurs are among the clubs reaping its benefits. Key players such as Cristian Romero, Yves Bissouma, James Maddison, and Destiny Udogie had each picked up bookings earlier in the competition and could have missed a crucial semi-final leg had they received another.
With their disciplinary records reset, Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou will have a full-strength squad to choose from as his side looks to reach the final. This development provides a major boost in both squad depth and tactical flexibility, giving Spurs a stronger platform to compete for European silverware. The reset also relieves psychological pressure on the players, allowing them to play freely without fear of suspension.
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