Overview
- Thomas Frank confirmed Destiny Udogie is sidelined by a knee injury and new signing Kota Takai is ruled out for weeks with a plantar fascia issue
- Mohammed Kudus has shown strong form in pre-season sessions and is expected to feature prominently in Thursday’s North London DerbyoDominic Solanke and James Maddison are progressing in their recoveries but remain doubtful for the July 31 friendly against Arsenal
- Rodrigo Bentancur returns from illness to bolster midfield options while Dejan Kulusevski, Radu Dragusin and Manor Solomon were left behind in London
- After the Hong Kong match at Kai Tak Stadium, Tottenham will travel to Seoul for a pre-season friendly against Newcastle United