Preview: PSG and Spurs meet for Super Cup reunion
Tottenham Hotspur looked as though they had secured the UEFA Super Cup back in August, only for a stunning PSG comeback to snatch the trophy from Thomas Frank. Now, Spurs will have the opportunity for revenge as the club travel to Paris to face the defending champions on Wednesday evening.
The pressure is increasing on Thomas Frank
Spurs’ 4-1 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday was their fourth in the Premier League this season. Indeed, Frank’s men have won just two league matches since September 13.
Scoring goals doesn’t seem to be an issue, with the club drawing blanks on just four occasions across their 19 matches this season.
Defensively, however, the North Londoners have conceded 20 goals in all competitions and the pressure is now on Frank to build some momentum over the next few weeks.
“I think it is extremely painful. I won’t talk away from that. It was a bad performance,” said the Dane after another derby defeat.
“It was completely the opposite of what the intention was when we came here. We can only apologise to the fans for the performance.”
A clash against the reigning French and European champions is the last thing the supporters want, that’s for sure.
PSG are struggling for consistency
Many felt after European success last season, Luis Enrique’s side would somehow get even better this term.
So far, it hasn’t exactly transpired. They might well be top of the Ligue 1 table, yet the club are just two points clear of both Marseille and Lens, having drawn three and lost one of their 13 league games.
PSG have been better in the Champions League, recording a stunning 7-2 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in October, along with defeating Barcelona and Atalanta.
Last time out, however, Enrique’s side lost to Bayern Munich and they will be determined to get back to winning ways against Spurs.
Team news
Enrique will be without right-back Achraf Hakimi after he suffered an injury against Bayern in the last Champions League match.
Elsewhere, Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé are also unavailable, but the manager will certainly be ready to unleash Bradley Barcola and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia against Spurs.
Brennan Johnson is suspended for this clash after receiving a red card against FC Copenhagen last time out.
Spurs are in the midst of an injury crisis at present, with James Maddison, Radu Drăgușin, Dominic Solanke, Kota Takai, Dejan Kulusevski, Mathys Tel and Yves Bissouma all still absent.
Ben Davies could make a return to the squad for the midweek clash.
Prediction
Spurs have largely been a better side while playing away from home this season, but a trip to the Parc des Princes, especially after a 4-1 humbling against Arsenal, will be a step too far for Frank and his side.
Expect PSG to control the game from the beginning and secure a straightforward three points to further boost their chances of making the top eight.
We at FotMob predict a 3-0 victory for the home side on Wednesday evening.
(Cover image from IMAGO)
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