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Tottenham have started the season so well that all the focus has been on their performing stars.

It is difficult to know where to start, with Xavi Simons dazzling on his Spurs debut and Richarlison a player reborn.

However, it could even be argued that Tottenham have one of the best defences in the Premier League, which is a notion that would have been laughed at last term.

Although Thomas Frank’s side are going from strength to strength, they could get even better with one man in their ranks.

This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.

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Some Tottenham fans have forgotten about Dejan Kulusevski

Spurs have been without Kulusevski since the Sweden international injured his knee against Crystal Palace in May.

Last season, the midfielder was a rare positive in a campaign that was doused in injuries and negativity.

However, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – has reminded some supporters just how good Kulusevski is.

“I personally think people are sort of sleeping on how good he is and then forgetting how good he is,” Wenham said.

“Last season, I know it was a tough season in the league, but he was comfortable until he got injured. Head and shoulders, not only our best player, but one of the best players in the Premier League in terms of his overall contribution.

“I think he’s an outstanding player, and I keep seeing people’s predicted best lineups when everyone’s fit and anyone not including him is deluded, quite frankly. He walks into our 11, whether that’s a number 10 or as the right-winger, I’m not sure.”

Which Spurs players could make way for Dejan Kulusevski?

Kulusevski is set to return to the pitch for Tottenham within the next three months.

It will be intriguing to see how the Lilywhites are faring when he returns and whether they are genuine contenders for another trophy.

Of course, he must return to match fitness, but when he does, who could make way for the Swede?

Since his injury, the North London club have acquired more creative flair in Simons and Randal Kolo Muani.

Indeed, while Simons could play in a central role, it would be hard to accommodate both into Frank’s team.

However, if the former PSG man continues how he started, then Frank will have no choice but to find a way to play them together.

One of them will surely have to play out wide, meaning Brennan Johnson or Richarlison will probably be the biggest losers from Kulusevski’s return.

While it may be viewed as a headache, Frank’s team will only grow stronger when the 25-year-old returns to full fitness.

Tottenham return to action on Tuesday when they host Villarreal in their first Champions League match of the season.

There is a buzz among supporters with Spurs competing in the Champions League for the first time since the 2022/23 season following victory in the Europa League last year.

Tottenham looked excellent in the win over West Ham on Saturday as new summer signing Xavi Simons notched an assist in his debut following his arrival from RB Leipzig.

Thomas Frank will look to carry his team’s good form into his first-ever season managing in a European club competition.

Tottenham vs Villarreal TV and Streaming channels

Tottenham take on Villarreal with kick-off set for 8:00 PM (BST). Pre-game coverage will begin at 6:30 PM (BST).

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The match will be available exclusively for streaming on Amazon Prime. The match will be free to watch for those who already have a Prime subscription.

Frank is expected to make changes for the game against Villarreal

Fans will have plenty to be excited about as Randal Kolo Muani is expected to make his Spurs debut as he signed on loan from PSG on deadline day.

Fellow summer arrival Mohammed Kudus has impressed so far, but has yet to score his first goal for the club.

Tottenham were eliminated in the round of 16 against AC Milan in their most recent Champions League campaign.

Tottenham will not have much time to rest following this match as they travel to the South coast on Saturday to take face Brighton. That will be their third match in only seven days.

Tottenham have the depth to compete in Champions League

Frank brought in many players over the summer window, which has added much-needed depth to this Tottenham team.

They were able to win the Europa League despite their torrid time with injuries throughout most of last season, but that should hopefully not prove to be an issue this year.

Spurs’ start to the league season shows signs of real promise, and with the way the new signings have been playing so far, who is to say Tottenham cannot go far in the Champions League?

The defeat to PSG in the Supercup was heartbreaking, but it proved the ability of this Tottenham side to compete with the very best sides in the world and with more time under the guidance of Frank, this team will only improve.

How Cristian Romero reacted after he was shoved to ground by Tottenham teammate in training

Cristian Romero’s performances to start the season show why he earned the Tottenham captaincy.

Romero helped his side keep a clean sheet and even notched an impressive assist on Saturday in Tottenham’s dominant win against rivals West Ham.

He has been at the heart of Thomas Frank’s excellent defence as Tottenham have kept three clean sheets in their first four Premier League matches.

The Argentine, who joined in 2021 from Atalanta, was appointed club captain by Frank in August following the departure of club legend Son Heung-min after 10 years at Spurs.

And Romero was full of smiles during a rainy training session on Monday ahead of Tottenham’s Champions League game against Villarreal.

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Cristian Romero’s funny reaction to Pape Matar Sarr’s tackle

Romero has at times divided opinion amongst Spurs fans, but he is now a firm fan favourite.

Last month, he signed a contract extension that will see him stay in North London until 2029.

As reported by Football.London, during training on Monday, Pape Matar Sarr sent Romero crashing to the ground with a challenge.

While the media in attendance were expecting Romero to be upset at Sarr, he simply got up and grinned at his team-mate.

The narrative of Romero being aggressive is outdated, but it is still used by the English press. He has become a much more level-headed player in recent seasons, as shown by this example.

There is cohesion amongst the Tottenham team, and that was on full display last season. As they struggled in the league, the players managed to stay resilient as they went on to win the Europa League.

Frank has solidified this Tottenham backline following a disastrous league campaign, which saw them concede 65 goals as they slumped to a 17th-place finish.

Djed Spence has started every match so far this season at left-back in place of the injured Destiny Udogie. Spence’s impressive performances earned him a place in the England squad.

Cristian Romero’s leadership can take Spurs to new heights

Spurs getting Romero to commit his best years to the club shows the buy-in from the players and confidence in the direction Tottenham is heading.

He had been vice-captain at the club for a few seasons and earned the respect of those in the dressing room as a result.

Romero’s experience of winning both at club and international level will maintain high expectations for everyone at Tottenham.

He has shown on the pitch that he is one of the best defenders in the world, and with the improved tactics under Frank, he has the potential to take his game to a new level.

Fans in North London have plenty to be excited about as this Spurs team can be on the verge of becoming one of the very best in the world.

Tottenham are moving on with haste after Daniel Levy departed the North London club.

Vinai Venkatesham has already made several appointments since Levy’s exit, with the Lilywhites eyeing further on-field progress.

There has also been talk of a potential takeover, meaning more significant news could be on the horizon.

Meanwhile, events at the London Stadium highlight that Levy has been swept aside in a new era for Spurs.

This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.

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Vivienne and Charles Lewis take centre stage at London Stadium

Tottenham heaped further humiliation on West Ham after securing an all too easy 3-0 win in East London.

Indeed, it could have been more if VAR had not ruled out Cristian Romero’s goal for supposed pushing and shoving.

However, one of the major talking points from the game involved the Lewis family, who were in attendance at the London Stadium.

Now, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – has weighed in on their appearance.

“It seems like Levy has been pushed aside and Vivienne and Charlie are going to be the front-runners of the new sort of Tottenham,” Wenham said.

“They were seen very visibly at West Ham on Saturday, being there and being prominent, showing up. So it’s an exciting new era for the club.”

What roles could the Lewis children have at Tottenham?

Given that both Vivienne and Charles have been present at games, it suggests that they will have public roles.

Firstly, they are likely to represent the family, with their father, Joe, being the majority owner of ENIC.

There is a possibility that they could sit on the board of directors, where they could influence strategic and financial decisions.

Furthermore, they may be able to advise or vote on key matters involving the stadium, investment, and commercial dealings.

With the North London club undergoing significant change, their roles will become clearer soon.

Tottenham have enjoyed an almost perfect start to the Premier League season under Thomas Frank.

Not only has Frank revitalised Richarlison, but there is a swagger about the Lilywhites to suggest that they could do something special.

Indeed, Spurs’ victory over Man City must be considered one of the results of the season, even if it was slightly tarnished by a defeat to Bournemouth.

However, the North London club are now calling for the Premier League to resolve an issue, while a player could already be set for the exit door.

Tottenham demand Premier League act after deal sheet fiasco

Spurs have suggested that the Premier League take action on deal sheets after what unfolded with Manor Solomon.

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Solomon was set to join Crystal Palace on loan, having agreed a deal with Tottenham for a season-long loan.

Indeed, a deal sheet was signed, which gave both sides more time to complete the switch on deadline day.

However, after Marc Guehi’s move to Liverpool, the move did not go through, leaving the Lilywhites reeling.

Now, the North London club have suggested that a deal sheet should become a binding document which must be honoured.

Randal Kolo Muani to play against Villarreal

Kolo Muani was absent against West Ham, although Tottenham did not need him in their 3-0 triumph.

After arriving on deadline day, the France international has been afforded time to get up to speed and improve his fitness.

However, Frank has confirmed that Kolo Muani will play in their opening Champions League match against Villarreal.

Whether he starts or not remains to be seen, but if he does play, then he will make history on the European stage.

Mathys Tel could leave Tottenham in January

Tel has been tipped to leave Spurs on loan in January despite only joining permanently from Bayern Munich this summer.

Former Lilywhites scout Bryan King has questioned whether something is going on between Tel and Frank after he was omitted from his Champions League squad.

The France Under-21 international endured an indifferent loan in North London last season, and that has carried on into the current campaign.

Tel started against West Ham, but did little to grasp his rare starting opportunity, meaning he may have to bide his time for another.

Looking ahead, Frank will be hellbent on securing a win in his first-ever Champions League match as manager.

Daniel Levy’s departure from Tottenham is continuing to have lasting implications in its aftermath.

The Lilywhites’ former executive chairman recently called time on his involvement with the club after 25 years at the helm in N17, in a decision which will mark the end of an era.

Levy oversaw huge development at Tottenham over the years, but his stubbornness in negotiations often held them back at times when it came to the footballing side of the club.

With the 63-year-old now out of the picture, Thomas Frank could be about to be very excited over what is to come.

This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.

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Daniel Levy exit to bring change for Spurs with £100m January budget

The fallout from Levy’s departure at Tottenham has continued for well over a week now, as there has been uncertainty about a potential takeover.

ENIC remain adamant that the club is not for sale, and they are even prepared to throw another £100million into the ring in order to increase its competitiveness, according to The Telegraph.

That could drastically improve Spurs’ ability to strengthen their squad in the January window, as they try and compete on both the domestic and European fronts.

Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Levy’s exit should bring about a change of direction for Spurs, but also feels that the £100m investment is not that significant.

“In any world, having the same voice for 20-25 years, you need organisation, you need change, you need a new direction,” Wenham said.

“And I’m hopeful that will now come. We’re being told that money has already been made available for the January transfer window to the tune of £100m.

“That doesn’t actually get you very much in this age. It’d have to be spent wisely, as always, but it’s promising nonetheless.”

Tottenham need to add more depth in January

Frank and Tottenham have already outlined a couple of their targets for the winter window, and it feels inevitable that they will need to add more depth if they are to continue to make up ground on the top clubs.

At the moment, the Lilywhites’ starting XI looks very strong, but it will only take a few injuries for them to be down to the fringe players within the group, which are largely the same as the ones who failed under Ange Postecoglou.

£100m may not be a club-changing amount of money to spend, but if it can be used resourcefully to add another two or three top-quality players, then it will help to further establish Frank’s men as a team who can genuinely compete for trophies.

Daniel Levy has not been out of his Tottenham role long, but there has been a raft of reaction to his departure.

It is fair to say that the reaction has been mixed, with some suggesting that Levy was responsible for poor signings at Spurs.

However, some have offered the 63-year-old significant praise, with former Tottenham players commending Levy for the business side of things.

Now, Richard Keys has delivered a damning assessment of something the former chairman did during his 24-year reign.

Richard Keys slams Daniel Levy for Jose Mourinho moment

Life after Levy is already looking promising, with Tottenham delivering some eye-catching performances under Thomas Frank.

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With talk of a potential takeover and further on-field success, there could be a lasting feeling of positivity after the chairman’s departure.

Looking back, it is fair to say that the 63-year-old did deliver some substantial change during his time at the North London club.

However, Keys has criticised one particular moment during his tenure, which would be hard to argue against.

“I know few Spurs fans will be shedding tears for him, but I think he’ll be missed,” Keys said via his online blog on Monday.

“Yes – he was tight. Yes – sometimes he got it badly wrong. Sacking Mourinho in the week of a cup final was madness, but on the plus side, Levy was a Spurs fan and cared about the club.”

Did Daniel Levy stop Tottenham from winning another trophy?

When the former chairman sacked Mourinho, it was less than a week before their Carabao Cup final with Man City.

At the time, Pep Guardiola’s side were certainly favourites, but the one slither of hope was their manager.

Spurs’ form heading into the clash was not great, and they had won just one of their previous six.

In the end, it was up to Ryan Mason to try and win an unlikely trophy, but he fell to a 1-0 defeat courtesy of a late Aymeric Laporte goal.

In truth, Tottenham would have been hard-pressed to land a victory, but with Mourinho at the helm, they at least had a sniff.

If Levy has any regrets from his time in North London, then that decision would surely be near the top.

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has been speaking openly ahead of the Champions League clash with Villarreal.

There was significant speculation around the defender’s future this summer, with Romero heavily linked with a move to Atletico Madrid.

However, Romero committed his long-term future to Spurs by signing a contract to keep him at the North London club until 2029.

As well as opening up about rumours he wanted to leave the Lilywhites, he also discussed departed Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy.

Cristian Romero discusses Daniel Levy’s exit from Tottenham

Daniel Levy called time on his Tottenham tenure after a memorable 24 years at the North London club.

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During his reign, he oversaw substantial change at Spurs and was responsible for some iconic moments.

Indeed, he was also responsible for signing some quality players for the Lilywhites, with Romero certainly falling into that category.

Now, the World Cup winner has spoken out on Levy’s departure during a Champions League press conference on 15 September.

“I don’t know what’s happened, but he is a person who has been at the club for a good many years,” Romero told reporters.

“We need to thank him. He brought me here. Fortunately, we could crown his reign with a trophy. I wish the very best.”

Cristian Romero hits out at media after Spurs exit rumours

As the 2024/25 season drew to a close, there was genuine concern that the Argentinian would leave the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Indeed, when Spurs relieved Ange Postecoglou of his duties, that also seemed to stoke the fire about Romero’s possible exit.

However, the 28-year-old went on to dispel the suggestions that he ever wanted to leave the North London club.

“Sometimes in football, stuff that comes out in the media…. I never said I wanted to leave the club,” he said.

“Nothing came from me in that effect. It is important what the manager and president say.

“I am very happy here; it is like a family. I like the manager. I like the way we work, the way we train. Always things can improve, but I think everyone here at all levels are taking the right steps to improve. I am very happy here.”

Romero’s early-season performances suggest that he is happy with the Lilywhites and he has looked a player inspired under Frank.

Randal Kolo Muani was an eye-catching signing for Tottenham on transfer deadline day.

However, the forward was an unused substitute in Spurs’ 3-0 demolition of London rivals West Ham on Saturday.

While he is building his fitness in North London, Kolo Muani could make his Tottenham debut against Villarreal in the Champions League.

Indeed, if the 26-year-old does play on Tuesday, then he will do something that no player has done in the last three years.

Randal Kolo Muani to play for fourth Champions League team with Tottenham

If he does feature in the Champions League, then it will be intriguing to see how Frank fits Kolo Muani into his Spurs team.

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The 26-year-old has primarily played as a centre-forward during his career, while he can also operate out wide.

Against West Ham, Frank opted for Mathys Tel to spearhead his attack, but he will surely rotate against a stronger opponent.

If he does offer Kolo Muani his first start, which will surely be the case, then it will be the fourth different side he has represented in the Champions League since the start of the 2022/23 season.

The France international has previously played for Frankfurt, PSG and Juventus, where he spent the second half of last season on loan.

There is no active Champions League player who has played for four different sides during this period, meaning he is set to make some history.

What is Randal Kolo Muani’s Champions League record?

While the forward has boasted a healthy goalscoring record during his career, he has not enjoyed much success in the Champions League.

During his time with Frankfurt, Kolo Muani notched 26 goals in 50 appearances, but only scored twice in seven Champions League games.

For PSG, the forward played 10 times on their route to the semi-finals, scoring once against AC Milan.

Last season, Kolo Muani only had the chance to feature twice in Europe’s premier competition, but did not score in two appearances.

For Spurs, the forward should have more of an opportunity as he is set to make history in Europe.

Tottenham will open their 2025/26 Champions League campaign against Villarreal on Tuesday night.

The visitors finished fifth in La Liga last term, and will be heading into European competition with genuine hope that they could reach the knockout stages with a strong showing.

Tottenham will be playing in the Champions League for the first time in three seasons, and were defeated by AC Milan in the round of 16 on their last attempt at claiming European football’s top prize.

Thomas Frank’s side will be hoping to continue their bright start to the season in continental action, and with that in mind, Tottenham News has rounded up everything that you need to know if you are attending the game.

Tottenham supporters can expect pleasant and dry conditions

Supporters heading to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for Tuesday night’s clash should be mindful of the Autumnal weather that is beginning to set in the UK in the last couple of weeks.

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The Met Office is reporting that temperatures of around 16 degrees Celsius can be expected in N17 during the game, although they also add that it could end up feeling more like 14 degrees.

While it is likely to be dry for the duration of the contest, fans who have a lengthy journey to and from the ground should be mindful of the possibility of rain as they head home.

Tickets are still available for Tottenham vs Villarreal

Tickets are still available for Spurs’ return to Champions League action, but any supporters wishing to make a last-minute decision on their attendance should do so now.

There is limited availability in the home sections of the ground, with available seats largely confined to the upper tiers behind both goals.

Sales for the clash have already reached the stage of general sale, meaning that fans without a season ticket and a One Hotspur membership will be able to get their hands on a ticket.

The last few tickets can be snapped up from Spurs’ official website, and it is certainly advisable to do so quickly.

Travel guide for fans

For supporters who have not attended a game at Spurs’ ground before, travelling to and from the match by public transport is more advisable than driving.

Road closures are commonplace in the area around the stadium on matchdays, making the possibility of getting a train or a bus a significantly easier option.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is only around a five-minute walk from Liverpool Street, Enfield Town and Cheshunt stations, and there are several more which provide easy access to the ground on foot.