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PSG vs Tottenham Starting Lineups Confirmed for UEFA Super Cup Clash
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Thomas Frank Makes One Change as Spurs Face Champions League Winners PSG
The stage is set for an epic showdown as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Tottenham Hotspur lock horns in the UEFA Super Cup at Stadio Friuli, Italy (8pm UK kick-off). This marks Tottenham’s first competitive match under new head coach Thomas Frank, who has made just one change from their last outing, with Kevin Danso replacing Brennan Johnson.
Tottenham’s Lineup: Romero Leads, Vicario’s Homecoming – PSG vs Tottenham
Cristian Romero, newly appointed as Tottenham’s captain, will lead the side in a European final once again, having previously done so in the UEFA Europa League against Manchester United. The Argentine defender will be eager to lift his first trophy as Spurs skipper against the reigning UEFA Champions League winners, PSG.
In a special twist, goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario makes an emotional return to Udine, where he grew up and came through the Udinese academy. Summer signings Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha are set to make their competitive debuts for Spurs, adding fresh energy to the squad.
Dominic Solanke, who missed most of pre-season due to injury, returns to the squad and is named among the substitutes. The bench also features 16-year-old academy defender Jun’ai Byfield, who could make his first-team debut in a competitive fixture.
Tottenham Starting XI:
Vicario, Pedro Porro, Romero (c), Danso, van de Ven, Bentancur, Palhinha, Kudus, Sarr, Spence, Richarlison.
Substitutes:
Kinsky, Austin, Davies, Vuskovic, Byfield, Gray, Bergvall, Odobert, Johnson, Tel, Solanke.
PSG’s Strong Lineup Under Luis Enrique
Luis Enrique’s PSG enters the match as UEFA Champions League winners, fielding a star-studded lineup featuring Kylian Mbappé’s successor, Ousmane Dembélé, and rising star Warren Zaïre-Emery.
PSG Starting XI:
Chevalier, Hakimi, Marquinhos (c), Pacho, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery, Barcola, Doue, Kvaratskhelia, Dembele.
Substitutes:
Safonov, Marin, Beraldo, Fabian Ruiz, Ramos, Lee, Hernandez, Kamara, Mbaye.
Key Battles to Watch
- Romero vs Dembélé – A physical battle between Spurs’ captain and PSG’s dynamic winger.
- Kudus’ Debut – Can the Ghanaian midfielder make an immediate impact?
- Vicario’s Homecoming – Will the Italian goalkeeper shine in front of his hometown crowd?
This UEFA Super Cup clash promises fireworks as two of Europe’s elite collide. Who will lift the trophy?