It has been a disappointing few weeks for Ange Postecoglou but the Australian can get some temporary respite by guiding Spurs through to the round of 16 in the Europa League tonight.
Beset by injures and with his team out of form, Postecoglou has cut an increasingly desperate figure despite enjoying the backing of the bulk of the Tottenham fans.
He will hope to reward them with a win that would see his side go through without the need for the playoffs.
Spurs start the night in sixth place, 14 spots above Elfsborg, who are not yet guaranteed of finishing in the top 24.