Dominic Solanke does not seem set to feature in Thomas Frank’s plans against Paris Saint-Germain.
Tottenham will play PSG in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday (13 August) at the Stadio Friuli stadium.
The confrontation will provide Tottenham with the chance to win a second trophy within three months. As a result, Frank will be looking to field his most competitive side.
However, it looks like Solanke will not feature.
This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.
Richarlison to start for Tottenham in the UEFA Super Cup
Richarlison’s future at Spurs has made headlines in recent weeks, with a departure more than likely.
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It was believed that the London club were at the end of their tether where the striker’s injuries are concerned. Last season, he made 24 appearances for Ange Postecoglou, scoring five and assisting two within that period.
His departure process was expected to accelerate under Frank. However, the Brazilian has slotted in up front over Mathys Tel, with Solanke still nursing an injury.
As such, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes this is a clear indication that Frank wants the Brazilian to start the final.
“We’ve seen Richarlison get lots of minutes in pre-season, while Solanke’s only played that first half at Reading,” Wenham said.
“Therefore, despite the talk about Richarlison leaving and everything else, we’re probably looking at him starting the Super Cup.”
Tottenham should still look to sell Richarlison
The Lilywhites have a decent record when it comes to incomings. The likes of Lucas Bergvall and, more recently, Mohammed Kudus are living proof of this.
However, outgoings is a department where Daniel Levy has taken his eye off the ball. With the exception of Harry Kane to Bayern Munich, Tottenham have struggled to sell their players for a decent profit.
In fact, Spurs are finding it difficult to dispose of their players at all. In addition to Richarlison, Yves Bissouma and Bryan Gil are two names the Lilywhites still need to sell this summer.
With this in mind, the London side should be looking to profit from Richarlison this summer. The Brazilian has two years left on his contract, and with a renewal unlikely, a sale seems like the most beneficial option.