Tottenham continue their preparation for the season with a friendly against Sevilla this afternoon. The tour of South Korea kicked off with an entertaining 6-3 win over a K-League XI, featuring: Harry Kane and Heung-min Son both netted braces and Richarlison made his Spurs debut.
However, it is now a step up in quality for Antonio Conteaon the part, although the players will find these matches much more enjoyable than the grueling fitness sessions they had to endure in Seoul. This is Tottenham’s last game of the tour, before flying back home and facing Rangers next weekend in Ibrox.
Yves Bissouma and Fraser Forster will miss again after testing positive for Covid, while fellow newcomer Ivan Perisic was also absent last time due to a calf injury. He will be desperate to prove his fitness and get his Spurs career fully back on track. Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog below!
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The Verdict of Antonio Conte by Harry Kane
Erik Lamela starts for Sevilla
The former Tottenham star, a cult hero to many, is back in action against his former club.
Tottenham Subs
Austin, Keeley, Tanganga, Fagan-Walcott, Davies, Sayers, Doherty, Royal, Bentancur, Sarr, White, Perisic, Gil, Kulusevski, and Parrott are all listed as replacements.
Tottenham lineup confirmed
Hugo Lloris gives his verdict on Clement Lenglet
Hugo Lloris has described new Tottenham signing Clement Lenglet as a “modern” defender with plenty of club experience and says he is hungry to return to the French national team.
Lenglet joined Spurs last week for a season from Barcelona and is expected to compete with Ben Davies as the left-wing centre-back in Antonio Conte’s back three.
The 27-year-old won 15 caps for France, most recently in November last year, but has not been included in the last three Les Bleus squads after his form took a nosedive for Barcelona.
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Oliver Skipp delighted to return for Tottenham
Tottenham midfielder Oliver Skipp was delighted to have finally returned from injury during the club’s friendly win over a K-League XI on Thursday.
A pelvic injury derailed what had been a breakthrough campaign for the midfielder, putting him out of action from January when Antonio Conte’s side qualified for the Champions League.
The Italian is a great admirer of the England U21 international and became increasingly frustrated by his absence.
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Djed Spence transfer: Tottenham nearing signing
Tottenham are finally ready to complete the transfer of Middlesbrough’s Djed Spence, with the full-back on Hotspur Way for a medical today. writes Dan Kilpatrick.
The clubs have agreed a deal worth £12.5million, which could go up to £20million with additions, and Spence will sign a long-term contract with Spurs after winning interest from other clubs, including Nottingham Forest, where he spent last season. on loan.
Spence will be Spurs’ sixth summer signing after Ivan Perisic, Fraser Forster, Yves Bissouma, Richarlison and Clement Lenglet, spending nearly £100 million.
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Forecast
As always, it’s hard to make a definitive judgment on pre-season friendlies. Still, it should be an entertaining affair, as both sides can boast real attacking quality.
3-3 draw.