Dominic Solanke returns, Richarlison missing- Tottenham predicted XI vs PSG
Tottenham have announced their 22-man squad for the UEFA Super Cup against PSG.
The Lilywhites will play the French giants in the prestigious Super Cup, after Spurs won the Europa League and PSG won the Champions League.
Thomas Frank will no doubt be expecting a tough final in his first competitive game in charge and has risked including a couple of players who are newly back from injury in the squad.
Given the surprising team news coming out of North London, Tottenham News predicts how the Lilywhites could line up against PSG at the Bluenergy Stadium on Wednesday (13 August).
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The Italian has also been linked with a Spurs exit this summer, but Frank’s latest move is a sign that he is firmly in the Dane’s plans.
The left-back had been expected to miss the first couple of games of the Premier League, but he is now seemingly fit enough to get some minutes on the pitch.
With that said, though, the Lilywhites must be careful not to aggravate the injury, and he isn’t expected to start.
Udogie is unlikely to feature at all, but may be on the side as emergency cover, given that Frank’s side are short of left-backs
Predicted lineup
Predicted XI: Vicario, Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky Van De Ven, Djed Spence, Joao Palhinha, Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall, Mohammed Kudus, Mathys Tel, Dominic Solanke.
Solanke to replace Richarlison
Solanke has been included in the squad, showing that he is nearing a return to the starting lineup.
Should Solanke come in and replace Richarlison straight away, it would be a clear sign of Frank’s intent going into next season.
The Brazilian has yet to get going during Spurs’ preseason friendlies and is unlikely to be a starter for Tottenham going into next season.
Solanke was a surprise inclusion in the squad to face PSG, after missing all but one of Spurs’ preseason friendlies due to an ankle injury.
Elsewhere, Dejan Kulusevski is clearly not nearing a return to first-team action as he wasn’t included in the squad, and James Maddison will be unavailable for a while after suffering an Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury.