Tottenham squad for UEFA Super Cup confirmed as Solanke decision made
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed their 22-man squad for Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup clash against Paris Saint-Germain, with Dominic Solanke and Destiny Udogie both included despite missing much of preseason through injury.
The inclusion of the striker and left-back provides Thomas Frank with a potential double boost as he prepares for his first competitive match in charge against the reigning Champions League winners.
Spurs travel to Udine seeking their second piece of silverware in just over two months, having ended their 17-year trophy drought with last season’s Europa League triumph.
The showdown with PSG represents arguably the toughest possible start to Frank’s tenure, with the French giants widely regarded as the world’s best team following their continental dominance.
Solanke and Udogie’s presence in the squad suggests they could feature after sitting out Tottenham’s Asian tour and recent friendly defeat to Bayern Munich.
Their return would bolster key positions, with Solanke offering an alternative to Richarlison up front and Udogie providing natural width on the left flank.
However, Frank remains without six first-team players through injury, including creative linchpin James Maddison and Swedish winger Dejan Kulusevski.
The absence of defensive reinforcements Radu Dragusin and Kota Takai leaves Spurs light at the back against PSG’s formidable attack.
Tottenham submitted their initial squad list to UEFA by Monday’s deadline, though they retain the option to make amendments until 24 hours before kickoff.
The selected group blends experience with emerging talent, featuring new signings Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha alongside academy products Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall.
As Spurs prepare for their first Super Cup appearance since 1984, Frank faces a baptism of fire against Luis Enrique’s star-studded side.
The potential availability of Solanke and Udogie could prove crucial as Tottenham look to spring an upset and continue their remarkable transformation under the Danish coach’s leadership.