Bodo/Glimt injury and suspension latest as big blow 'revealed' before Tottenham Europa League tie

Bodo/Glimt look set to be far from full strength for their Europa League semi-final first leg against Tottenham. The Norwegian champions beat Lazio on penalties to reach this stage while Spurs pulled off a memorable win away to Eintracht Frankfurt to advance to the final four.

In what has mostly been a disappointing season for Ange Postecoglou's side, Europe has been one shining light and if Spurs win just three more games in the competition their 17-year wait for a trophy will be over.

That will be far from straightforward however, with Spurs' awful league form not exactly making confidence levels high. Four of their last five domestic matches have ended in defeat with Monday's loss to Nottingham Forest particularly concerning.

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Spurs' lack of conviction is also a serious problem with numerous great chances missed earlier this week. However, player availability is one definite positive especially as Bodo/Glimt are struggling in that department.

Andreas Helmersen, who scored a huge goal against Lazio, is also banned after he was sent off in the last round.

With three players already confirmed unavailable, it could actually still get worse for head coach Kjetil Knutsen as Ole Blomberg is now an injury doubt

. It is unclear how serious the problem is, but he was spotted departing the stadium on crutches and in a protective boot.

And yet somehow it could have been much worse for the Scandinavian side as yellows in the quarter-final second leg for any of

Tottenham have no new injury concerns or players suspended with Lucas Bergvall, Dejan Kulusevski and Yves Bissouma, the ones at risk, avoiding bookings. Some players are also being carefully managed with James Maddison and Destiny Udogie not featuring at all against Forest.

Van de Ven and Romero meanwhile, both played the first 45 minutes before coming off with Dominic Solanke also rested.