Delay results in Bissouma losing spot in Spurs' Super Cup team; Solanke recovers fitness
Tottenham Hotspur Prepare for Super Cup Clash Against PSG
Tottenham Hotspur are gearing up for their Super Cup clash against Paris Saint-Germain, with manager Thomas Frank expressing confidence in his team's chances. The Champions League winners will face off against the second-tier Europa League champions in the European season curtain-raiser, scheduled for Wednesday.
The Super Cup clash comes at an interesting time for Tottenham, who have had a more normal pre-season due to their Europa League triumph on May 21. This potentially gives them an advantage over PSG, who may be feeling the effects of a longer season and recent games.
However, Tottenham will be without playmaker James Maddison due to an ACL injury. Yves Bissouma, another key midfielder, has been dropped from the squad for the Super Cup clash due to tardiness. Joao Palhinha, on loan from Bayern Munich, could potentially step in for Bissouma.
Thomas Frank is confident that his team will be competitive in the Super Cup clash. He believes that over the whole season, PSG are in a better position to perform better, but in a single game, Tottenham Hotspur will be ready. Cristian Romero, the Argentine World Cup-winning defender, is expected to be a key figure for Tottenham in the Super Cup clash. Romero, who has experience in big finals and has won them, according to Frank, will be instrumental in Tottenham's defence.
Tottenham are pursuing midfield reinforcements, with Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace being a potential replacement for Bissouma. The club is also open to Bissouma leaving, with interested clubs negotiating transfers. The reported £10 million offer from Turkish club Fenerbahce may not be enough for Tottenham, who are seeking a better offer to strengthen their midfield.
The Super Cup clash could mark the start of a new era for Tottenham, with Frank taking over as manager. If successful, it could be a promising start to his tenure with the team. However, the departure of Son Heung-min to MLS side LAFC leaves a gap in the squad that will need to be filled.
[1] Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma misses Burnley game due to injury sustained in training [2] Yves Bissouma: Tottenham Hotspur midfielder left out of Super Cup squad following disciplinary issues [3] Tottenham Hotspur in talks to sign Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze for £60m [4] Yves Bissouma: Tottenham Hotspur midfielder dropped from Super Cup squad [5] Yves Bissouma: Tottenham Hotspur midfielder misses Burnley game due to injury sustained in training
[1] Tottenham Hotspur might still need to reinforce their midfield after Yves Bissouma, who was dropped from the Super Cup squad due to disciplinary issues, sustained an injury in training and will miss the Burnley game.
[2] Despite missing the Super Cup clash against PSG due to tardiness, Yves Bissouma's potential departure from Tottenham Hotspur could open up an opportunity for the team to bring in Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace as a replacement.
