Tottenham Hotspur head into the UEFA Super Cup with a fresh start under new coach Thomas Frank and a tough test against Paris Saint-Germain. The game in Udine will be Frank’s first in charge since replacing Ange Postecoglou in June. Spurs endured 22 league defeats last season but still celebrated Europa League glory. Brennan Johnson’s decisive goal in that final ended a 17-year wait for a major trophy and secured Champions League football.
Paris Saint-Germain arrive as Champions League winners after crushing Inter 5-0 in the final to seal a famous treble. Coach Luis Enrique boasts nine Ballon d’Or nominees in his squad, showing the depth and quality at his disposal. The French side added defender Illia Zabarnyi and Ligue 1 Goalkeeper of the Year Lucas Chevalier. Chevalier’s arrival has fueled speculation about Gianluigi Donnarumma’s future with the club.
Spurs face several setbacks ahead of the match. James Maddison will miss most of the season after an ACL injury in pre-season. Dejan Kulusevski remains unavailable, and a move for Morgan Gibbs-White fell through. The club signed Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha, but the exit of Son Heung-min leaves a gap in attack that worries many fans.
Both teams will return to domestic action this weekend. Spurs meet newly promoted Burnley, while PSG travel to Nantes. Before that, they clash for the first European trophy of the season. Tottenham aim to surprise Europe’s top side, while PSG look to make history as the first French club to lift the Super Cup. Kick-off in Udine is set for 9pm local time, promising a night of high drama.
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