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Spurs Fall Short to PSG in UEFA Super Cup Heartbreaker

Spurs succumb to late PSG comeback in a match of small margins, as focus shifts to Premier League opener.

Match Recap

Tottenham Hotspur endured heartbreak in the UEFA Super Cup as Paris Saint-Germain staged a late comeback to win on penalties after the match ended 2-2 in regular time. Spurs took a dominant 2-0 lead courtesy of Micky van de Ven and new captain Cristian Romero. However, PSG struck back late with goals from Kang-in Lee and Gonçalo Ramos, taking the match to penalties. Unfortunately, mistakes by Van de Ven and Mathys Tel in the shootout allowed PSG's Nuno Mendes to seal the victory.

Transfer Watch

Tottenham are set to strengthen their squad further as they show interest in Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace and Manchester City winger Savinho. With Manor Solomon increasingly likely to head out due to ongoing injuries and lack of appearances, Spurs are pushing negotiations for Eze, providing much-needed creativity in midfield, highlighted by recent injuries to James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski.

Squad Insight

In what marks a new chapter at the club, Cristian Romero has been named Tottenham's captain. His leadership qualities were on full display during the match against PSG. Under Thomas Frank, Spurs have adopted a more pragmatic approach to their playstyle, evident in their new 3-5-2 formation aimed to provide defensive solidity against Europe's elite — a shift from Ange Postecoglou's adventurous attacking football last season.

Tactical Notes

Thomas Frank has already showcased tactical adaptability by employing a 3-5-2 formation in the Super Cup to counter PSG's attacking prowess. This approach also sought to cover the temporary absences of key creative players. Frank's methodology indicates a balanced approach aimed not just at defensive resilience but allowing dynamism from players like Mohammed Kudus and Pape Matar Sarr, who demonstrated flashes of brilliance.

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