Mohammed Kudus Among Substitutes as Team Announces Champions League XI Against PSG

• Spurs shake up their right flank with a bold new starter, creating unexpected competition for Mohammed Kudus
• Thomas Frank made a decisive call by benching one of his most talked-about players for the Champions League trip to PSG
• Tottenham actively reshuffled their attack, signalling a fresh tactical approach for their high-pressure showdown in Paris

Excitement is building ahead of tonight’s Champions League showdown at Paris Saint-Germain, as Thomas Frank revealed his latest team selections with several changes from Sunday’s North London derby.

The Tottenham starting XI sees Pedro Porro, Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Pape Matar Sarr, and Randal Kolo Muani returning to the lineup, injecting fresh energy and creativity.

According to Spurs Web, the team will kick off with Vicario in goal, Richarlison, Gray, Bergvall, Romero (captain), Porro, Spence, Sarr, Bentancur, van de Ven, and Kolo Muani leading the attack.

On the bench, notable names include Kevin Danso, Destiny Udogie, Joao Palhinha, Wilson Odobert, and Mohammed Kudus, giving Frank a strong pool of options to influence the game as it unfolds.

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Other substitutes ready to make an impact are Kinsky, Austin, Xavi, Davies, Scarlett, T. Thompson, and Williams-Barnett.

Across the pitch, PSG have also confirmed their lineup, with Chevalier in goal and Marquinhos captaining the side. Key starters include Kvaratskhelia, Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, Barcola, Zaire-Emery, Ndjantou, Pacho, and Joao Neves, with substitutes such as Safonov, Martin, Beraldo, Zabarnyi, Goncalo Ramos, Dembele, Lee, Hernandez, Mayulu, and Mbaye ready for tactical changes.

Tonight’s fixture promises an intense battle between two talented squads. While Frank has opted to keep Mohammed Kudus on the bench, his presence in the matchday squad highlights the trust placed in the Ghanaian midfielder to make a decisive contribution if called upon.

Fans will be watching closely to see how the substitutes, particularly Kudus and Odobert, influence the dynamics of the match, and whether Frank’s strategic rotations can help his team secure a positive result against the Ligue 1 giants.

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PSG vs. Tottenham kickoff time

According to Flashscore, the highly anticipated Champions League fixture between Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur kicks off at 20:00 GMT at the Parc des Princes.

PSG were beaten 2–1 in their most recent Champions League home match at the same venue against Bayern Munich, a result that exposed several vulnerabilities in the French side.

Thomas Frank and his Tottenham squad will undoubtedly draw motivation from that setback, knowing that PSG are not invincible on their own turf. The Spurs manager will view Bayern’s victory as a blueprint, showing that disciplined defending, rapid transitions, and clinical finishing can unsettle the Parisians in front of their home crowd.

However, Luis Enrique’s men will aim to channel the spirit of their UEFA Super Cup triumph, where they clawed their way back from 2-0 down, equalised twice, and ultimately secured the trophy through a dramatic penalty shootout.

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Kudus' performance rating vs. Arsenal

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on how the international media rated the performance of Mohammed Kudus in Tottenham's North London derby defeat to Arsenal on November 23, 2025.

The Gunners were in devastating form, dominating the reigning Europa League champions 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium.

Source: YEN.com.gh