After falling flat on their faces on Saturday evening, Tottenham have the chance to deliver in front on the Lilywhite faithful when they host Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Thomas Frank built up the London derby and insisted his players would rise to the occasion, but supporters were instead subject to an all too familiar feeling of disappointment when Chelsea came to town.
Spurs were nothing short of abject against the Blues, failing to muster an ounce of momentum on home soil as the visitors had their way with a framework that continues to look primitive.
Evolution is necessary, and a convincing display is very much needed against tame European opposition in midweek. This is our first competitive meeting with Copenhagen, but we did draw 2-2 with the Danish giants in a pre-season friendly back in 2004, with Jacques Santini leading the Lilywhites that day.
The visitors currently sit fourth in the Danish Superliga, and they've started their league phase campaign with two defeats and a draw. Borussia Dortmund ran out 4-2 victors against our upcoming opponents in Gameweek 3.
Here's our preview of Spurs' clash with Copenhagen.
Tottenham vs Copenhagen: Preview, Prediction & Lineups
What time does Tottenham vs Copenhagen kick off?
Tottenham vs Copenhagen kicks off on Tuesday 4 November at 20:00 BST.
When is kick off? Tuesday 4 November, 2025
What time is kick off? 20:00 BST
Where is it played? Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
Referee:Â Erik Lambrechts
Tottenham vs Copenhagen head-to-head record
This is the first competitive meeting between Tottenham and Copenhagen.
How to watch Tottenham vs Copenhagen on TV & live stream
Tottenham team news
There are a couple of fresh concerns from the weekend, with Lucas Bergvall's concussion ruling him out for the next two games. He'll also miss Saturday's clash with Manchester United.
Mohammed Kudus and Djed Spence missed training on Monday, but Frank has said both could be available on Tuesday night. Destiny Udogie's return means Spence may start on the bench anyway. Kudus may be preserved for the weekend, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see him included in the team from the outset in midweek.
Bergvall's absence could see Xavi Simons retain his place in midfield despite his struggles at the weekend. Unfortunately, it's hard to envisage Frank deviating away from the midfield pivot where ball-progression ceases to exist.
Dominic Solanke, Archie Gray, Yves Bissouma, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Ben Davies, Kota Takai and Radu DrÄguÈin remain sidelined. Cristian Romero should be back in the starting XI.
Tottenham predicted lineup vs Copenhagen:Â Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Palhinha, Bentancur; Kudus, Simons, Odobert, Kolo Muani.
Copenhagen team news
The visitors have made the trip to north London without a few notable names, including experienced midfielder Thomas Delaney, who's absent due to a knock.
Marcos Lopez is a new addition to the injury room after being withdrawn in the weekend's win, but he has been included in the travelling squad. Oliver Hojer, Magnus Mattsso, Rodrigo Huescas and Birger Meling are all absent, though.
Copenhagen have former Borussia Dortmund starlet Youssoufa Moukoko in their ranks and he's likely to start up top, but 17-year-old Viktor Dadason is one to watch off the bench after he became the third-youngest goalscorer in Champions League history against Dortmund in Gameweek 3.
Copenhagen predicted lineup vs Tottenham: Kotarski; Suzuki, Hatzidiakos, Garananga, Zague; Achouri, Lerager, Clem, Elyounoussi; Moukoko, Claesson.
Tottenham vs Copenhagen score prediction
Saturday's defeat and the subsequent reaction means this has suddenly turned into a big game for Frank, who may have turned a few believers into doubters at the weekend.
Copenhagen should be cast aside with aplomb, but this Spurs team isn't capable of blowing anyone away, especially not on home soil.
Thus, I'm expecting this one to be a grind. I'm not particularly looking forward to it, but the returns of Romero and Udogie should help considerably.
I suspect we may make this one more nervy than it should be, but we'll do enough to get the job done.