Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi named a blended starting lineup of youth and experienced players for the Sydney Super Cup clash against Sydney FC on July 29, 2026, at Allianz Stadium.
Midfielder Lucas Bergvall earned a start alongside captain Archie Gray in midfield, while Brazilian forward Richarlison led the attack for Spurs in their second pre-season match in Australia.
The London club entered the fixture following a 2-0 pre-season victory over Auckland FC at Eden Park, with goals from Dane Scarlett and Richarlison.
Sydney FC prepared for the match after a 5-1 win over Bayswater City in the Australia Cup, highlighted by a Tiago Quintal hat-trick.
Key Players Rested
Several key Tottenham players were left out of the matchday squad to manage fatigue and fitness after tough pre-season training and long-distance travel.
Mateus Fernandes, James Maddison, Destiny Udogie, Dominic Solanke, Micky van de Ven, Kevin Danso, and Jan Paul van Hecke all missed the match as part of carefully managed recovery schedules.
De Zerbi explained his cautious approach to player fitness following the previous friendly in New Zealand.
"He's not working the last five days, I think, like Udogie, but they have not a big problem, just to stay focused, don't take any risks," De Zerbi said.
The Italian manager also indicated that recent squad additions and returning players would progressively feature as pre-season preparations continue.
"For the next friendly game against Sydney, maybe we play with Tonali, with others, maybe, we've got to see," De Zerbi said.
New signings Sandro Tonali and Andy Robertson were named among the substitutes for the Sydney match.
Following this fixture, Tottenham will complete their tour against London rivals Chelsea FC at Accor Stadium on August 1, 2026.
