Match ReportFootball.LondonUnverified source· 15 Aug 2026
Spurs debutants Tonali and Van Hecke start vs Hoffenheim
Tottenham's new signings make their home debuts as the season kicks off at the stadium.
Tottenham
team
Competition
Friendly
Opponent
Hoffenheim
Venue
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Kick-off
Saturday 3pm
What happened. Roberto De Zerbi selected his Spurs team to face Hoffenheim, handing debuts to Sandro Tonali, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Marcos Senesi.
- Tonali and Van Hecke start in front of the home crowd.
- Mateus Fernandes is not in the squad but may play Sunday.
- A second behind-closed-doors match is set for Sunday at Hotspur Way.
Two friendlies against Hoffenheim this weekend kick off Spurs' pre-season at home.
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