Tottenham Hotspur got off to the perfect start under Thomas Frank in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
Burnley threatened Tottenham’s goal at times, but both Mohammed Kudus and Richarlison shone in N17 – they always looked like players who would be on the winning side.
And with the likes of Joao Palhinha and Dominic Solanke on the bench, Spurs proved that they do have sufficient squad depth this season.
Pape Matar Sarr was also excellent for Tottenham, and whilst Frank’s side will face tougher tests than Burnley this season, it was a promising start in north London.
But it is when those more difficult tests begin to arrive that Spurs’ squad will be truly put under scrutiny, a group of players to which Tottenham fans would still like Daniel Levy to add.
Bruno Guimaraes says Son Heung-min was a ‘legend’ for Tottenham
That being said, Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes has now commented on a player who Spurs sold this summer, Son Heung-min.
Although Son is now enjoying the latter stages of his career, Tottenham have said goodbye to a certain amount of guaranteed goals and assists from their former captain.
In terms of their current on-the-pitch leader, Spurs want to give Cristian Romero a new contract, and there is reason for confidence in that regard.
But when speaking to the Premier League about Son’s departure to the MLS, Newcastle’s Guimaraes echoed the thoughts of many in stating that Tottenham had lost a ‘legend’.
Alongside several other players, Guimaraes was initially asked to describe Son in one word, something he didn’t find easy.
Guimaraes replied: “Wow, in one word is tough. I would say legend. He’s a legend in Tottenham, in the Premier League, I always like him so I would describe him as a legend.”
Brennan Johnson can now thrive in a new role under Thomas Frank
In the wake of Son’s departure to LAFC, Frank chose to start Brennan Johnson as his left winger against Burnley.
Predominantly in his Tottenham career thus far, Johnson has played on the right, but after scoring in the Europa League final from the left, the Welsh international continued to prove on Saturday that an inverted role does suit his skillset.
On the bench, Spurs had Wilson Odobert and Mathys Tel in reserve, two very talented forwards.
But for now, it seems as if the left wing spot might be Johnson’s to lose, a player who still has a lot of untapped potential.
Of course, Spurs do also have Mikey Moore coming through, who could potentially claim that spot long-term.