Overview

• Cristian Romero succeeds Son Heung-min as Tottenham captain following Son’s move to LAFC.
• Manager Thomas Frank praised Romero’s drive and standards both on the pitch and in the dressing room.
• Frank will assemble a wider leadership group after the summer transfer window to assess senior roles.
• Midfielder James Maddison faces a long layoff after suffering a serious knee injury and will miss most of the season.
• Spurs kick off their campaign with the Uefa Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain before hosting Burnley in the Premier League opener.