What to expect from new Spurs? Quite (Frank)ly - it's a mystery

Before the start of the season, few could have guessed what we could expect from last year's two-faced Tottenham Hotspur: Europa League winners, who barely avoided relegation after a woeful Premier League campaign that finished 17th.

However, the fact that he brought the club the first trophy in 17 years did not save Ange Postecoglou from being fired. Due to the crash in the Premier League, it was estimated that the team needed a breath of fresh air. And it seems that Thomas Frank brought it.

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In addition, there is a new weapon in the form of set-piece goals, for which Mickey van de Ven and Cristian Romero will be crucial, as well as the ability to adapt to the rival. One thing is sure - compared to last season, Spurs can only improve, especially in the offence, although there is a fear of the scenario from last season, the outcome of which was greatly influenced by frequent injuries to key players. That's why, admittedly, Tottenham has expanded the depth of the squad by signing Mohamed Kudus, Xavi Simmons, Joao Pallinha and Randal Kolo Muani and seems ready to play on several fronts where, as the results from the beginning of the season suggest, they could play an important role.

Still, to prove this, they need to start their UCL campaign in style against Villarreal tonight (10 pm).

The attacking axis of Kudus, Richarlison, and Xavi Simons definitely promises a lot of firepower, and the Spaniards are not in a position to play too riskily at New White Hart Lane.

The main question ahead of Villarreal's comeback season in the Champions League is - how much ammunition is left in the Yellow Submarine? Villarreal indeed spent more than ever before in the club's history, but it remains to be seen how long it will take for the 102,000,000 euros worth of reinforcements to take effect. Especially since Marcelino's side will face Tottenham, Juventus and Manchester City in the opening three rounds, and then Dortmund in the fifth...

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - MATCHDAY 1

Tuesday

19.45: (4.80) Ath.Bilbao (3.70) Arsenal (1.80)

19.45: (2.03) PSV (3.60) St.Gilloise (3.90)

22.00: (1.22) Benfica (6.50) Qarabag (13.0)

22.00: (2.05) Juventus (3.50) Dortmund (3.90)

22.00: (1.40) Real Madrid (5.40) Olympique Marseille (7.50)

22.00: (1.90) Tottenham (3.85) Villareal (4.10)

Wednesday

19.45: (1.45) Olympiakos (4.40) Paphos (7.50)

19.45: (1.85) Slavia Praha (3.60) Bodo (4.30)

22.00: (4.10) Ajax (3.50) Inter (1.90)

22.00: (1.67) Bayern (4.25) Chelsea (4.85)

22.00: (1.62) Liverpool (3.90) Atl.Madrid (5.60)

22.00: (1.50) PSG (4.50) Atalanta (7.25)

Thursday

19.45: (2.80) Club Brugge (3.40) Monaco (2.50)

19.45: (3.20) Copenhagen (3.40) Leverkusen (2.25)

22.00: (2.10) Eintr.Frankfurt (3.50) Galatasaray (3.40)

22.00: (1.70) Man.City (3.60) Napoli (5.30)

22.00: (3.15) Newcastle (3.50) Barcelona (2.20)

22.00: (1.08) Sporting (12.0) Kairat Almaty (25.0)

***odds are subject to change***