Thomas Frank’s first competitive game in charge of Tottenham Hotspur will see his side truly put to the sword.
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The UEFA Super Cup sees the winner of the Champions League play against the Europa League champions.
Having won the latter tournament with a 1-0 win against Manchester United, Spurs will be pitted against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine, Italy.
Frank has named defender Cristian Romero as the club’s new captain, after Son Heung-Min left the club this summer for LAFC.
“I think for the team, for me, for everybody involved at Tottenham Hotspur, it’s a massive game,” Frank said. “A great challenge and an even bigger opportunity. That’s how my brain works, I see opportunities instead of pressure or whatever. So for me, massive opportunity and we will definitely embrace it.
“My players, our players, they just won a big trophy six or seven weeks ago, so they had a fantastic experience of doing that and they want to win more. It was a great feeling, everything I heard about it, fantastic experience, so the players will be ready.”
Their first Premier League game comes on Saturday, August 16, with Spurs playing host to newly-promoted Burnley.
Here is how Tottenham Hotspur will likely line up in the UEFA Super Cup tonight - with a couple of glaring omissions. As Frank has used it for most of pre-season, a 4-2-3-1 formation is expected.
GK: Vicario
Spurs’ number one is almost nailed-on to start between the sticks this season.
RB: Pedro Porro
The best senior right-back at Tottenham, the only thing that would stop him from playing is an injury.
CB: Cristian Romero
The Argentina international is an excellent choice for Spurs’ new captain.
CB: Micky Van der Ven
A pacey centre-back, Van der Ven will have his hands full with PSG’s fast attacking line tonight.
LB: Djed Spence
Destiny Udogie is fit, but having only just recovered from an injury it’s not worth the risk.
CDM: Joao Palinha
Spurs’ latest signing will get his competitive debut against PSG tonight.
CDM: Pape Matar Sarr
With Bissouma ruled out by manager Frank, Sarr could have to hold central midfield duties.
RM: Brennan Johnson
The obvious choice on the right flank, especially with Kulusevski out injured.
CAM: Mohammed Kudus
James Maddison’s ACL injury gives Kudus the opportunity to run the game through the middle of the park
LM: Bryan Gil
Fresh from his loan spell at Girona, now is the time for Gil to break into the starting XI.
ST: Dominic Solanke
Gets the nod over Richarlison for a what will likely be a physically demanding contest.
Posting to Instagram about being given the captain’s armband, Romero said: ““oday begins a new season for us, one that is truly special to me. Becoming the first captain of this beautiful club is an incredible honour.
“I arrived here four years ago with a single dream: to write my name into the club’s history and leave my mark by winning a trophy, and I achieved that.
“Now, a new journey is in front of us. A beautiful season lies ahead.
“Whatever happens along the way, I ask only one thing: stay united. There will be highs and lows, but together, nothing is impossible.”