On December 20, Tottenham Hotspur turned back Manchester United with a thrilling 4-3 win in the EFL Cup quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals with their heads held high. After the match, Tottenham's midfielder Solanke talked about his feelings in front of the camera.
"Even though we were up 3-0 at one point and seemed to be able to manage the pace of the game with ease, the ups and downs of the game gave us quite a test." Solanke recalled, "But regardless, the end result was a win, which was our ticket to advancement."
He continued, "Mistakes and ups and downs are inevitable on the soccer field, and it's all about whether we can work together to overcome them. I'm proud of the resilience and teamwork our team showed, which was key to getting the job done."
Talking about the goal against Manchester United, Solanke appeared humble, "Of course, it is exciting to score against a strong team like Manchester United, but what is more important is that we won the game and managed to reach the semi-finals. I believe that as long as we keep this team spirit and fighting spirit, we will be able to create good results in the future."
