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Spurs Aim for Eze and Silverware in Super Cup Clash

Spurs face crucial days with transfer pursuits and the Super Cup test against PSG, highlighting squad depth and leadership changes.

Transfer Watch

Tottenham Hotspur are stepping up their efforts to secure a major signing in Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace. The 27-year-old is keen to play in the Champions League, something Spurs can offer following their Europa League triumph last season. Although Arsenal have also shown interest, Spurs appear to be in a strong position to land him, especially with Eze’s release clause of £68m set to expire on 15 August Crystal Palace ‘Informed’ Of Eberechi Eze’s Desire As Tottenham Push For Deal. Furthermore, Spurs are allegedly still pursuing a deal for Manchester City’s Savinho, though talks appear to be at an impasse with City’s valuation at £70 million.

Squad Insight

In a significant change, Cristian Romero has been named the new Tottenham Hotspur captain. Initially, the vice-captain behind Son Heung-min, Romero now takes on a leadership role at a critical time for the club. Described by manager Thomas Frank as someone who leads through his on-field and off-field behaviour, Romero’s appointment has been positively received Cristian Romero named new Spurs skipper.

Injury woes continue for Spurs as James Maddison faces a long road to recovery following ACL surgery. Maddison expressed his heartache on social media, highlighting the difficult timing of the injury with the Super Cup and a World Cup year for England ahead. The absence of Maddison places added responsibility on newcomers like Mohammed Kudus to fill the creative void James Maddison on Instagram:.

Tactical Notes

Tottenham Hotspur will face Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup, bringing both clubs to the forefront for their first piece of silverware this season. With several key players sidelined, Spurs will look to integrate newcomers like Palhinha and Kudus. Captain Romero has emphasised the winning mentality within the squad, crucial against a formidable PSG line-up including Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembélé UEFA Super Cup: PSG squad to face Tottenham with Achraf Hakimi included.

While a recent 4-0 pre-season thrashing by Bayern Munich may cast shadows over Spurs' defensive frailties, Frank aims to use this fixture to assert his tactical mindset and find solidarity within the revamped squad. An early challenge like the Super Cup against a Champions League-winning PSG will test Frank’s and the squad’s mettle.

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