Tottenham’s Best XI: Thomas Frank’s Line Up for the Premier League 2025-26 Season
Thomas Frank’s Tottenham lineup ahead of an exciting Premier League 2025-26 season – mallorca vs barcelona
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to bounce back from their UEFA Super Cup defeat to Paris Saint-Germain as they gear up for the Premier League 2025-26 season, starting with a match against Burnley this Saturday.
This will be Thomas Frank’s first league campaign as Spurs’ new head coach—following the surprise dismissal of Ange Postecoglou, despite his Europa League win. The new manager faces the big task of reshaping Tottenham’s fortunes after last season’s all-time low 17th-place finish in the Premier League era, all while dealing with the absence of key midfielders James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, who are both sidelined indefinitely with injuries.
New Signings Bolstering the Squad
Tottenham have strengthened their ranks with some high-profile additions:
- Mohammed Kudus – €63.8 m (from West Ham)
- Mathys Tel – €35 m (from Bayern Munich)
- Kevin Danso – €25 m (from Lens)
- Luka Vuskovic – €11 m (from Hajduk Split)
- Kota Takai – €5.8 m (from Kawasaki Frontale)
- João Palhinha – €5 m (on loan from Bayern Munich)
How Frank’s Spurs Might Line Up – 4-3-3 Formation
Thomas Frank tends to lean towards a 4-3-3, and with key attackers sidelined, this shape makes the most sense early in the season:
GK: Guglielmo Vicario
Defense: Pedro Porro – Micky van de Ven – Cristian Romero (captain) – Kevin Danso
Midfield: Pape Sarr – Rodrigo Bentancur – João Palhinha
Attack: Richarlison – Dominic Solanke – Mohammed Kudus
Player to Watch: Mohammed Kudus
The big spotlight will be on Mohammed Kudus, who arrives to fill the void left by Heung-min Son. In his two seasons at West Ham, Kudus notched up 25 goal contributions in 65 Premier League matches, and also made his mark in Europe with five goals in nine Europa League outings. With Tottenham back in the Champions League fold after three years, Kudus’ European experience could prove invaluable.
Season Opener Details: Tottenham vs Burnley
- Match: Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley (Premier League 2025-26)
- Date: Saturday, 16 August 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
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Head-to-Head: Tottenham vs Burnley
Tottenham hold a strong edge in recent encounters against Burnley. In Premier League history, they’ve met a fair few times—Tottenham emerged victorious in the majority of those matches, while Burnley secured the win only occasionally. For instance, across 18 Premier League fixtures, Spurs won 12, Burnley 3, with 3 draws. More recently, Tottenham also took 4 of the last 5 meetings.
Season Preview & Fan Buzz
This season signals a reset for Tottenham under Thomas Frank’s pragmatic, high-pressing style, as the club looks to blend attacking flair with more tactical stability. With Cristian Romero now captain and Archie Gray earmarked for midfield development, the groundwork is being laid for a stronger domestic and European campaign
