Tottenham Hotspur's Mikey Moore scored twice in a 3-0 home pre-season win over Hoffenheim, keeping the team unbeaten in pre-season. Moore's second-half goals were set up by Mathys Tel, while Richarlison hit the opener from Andy Robertson's cross. The win keeps Spurs unbeaten in pre-season ahead of next Saturday's Premier League opener at Brentford.
What happened?
Tottenham Hotspur's Mikey Moore scored twice in a 3-0 home pre-season win over Hoffenheim, keeping the team unbeaten in pre-season. Moore's second-half goals were set up by Mathys Tel, while Richarlison hit the opener from Andy Robertson's cross.
Why it matters for Tottenham Hotspur
The victory keeps Spurs unbeaten in pre-season, a crucial momentum boost ahead of their Premier League opener at Brentford. The win also highlights the potential of new signings, including Robertson, Sandro Tonali, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Marcos Senesi.
What comes next?
Spurs fans will be hoping some of the missing players, including Micky van de Ven, James Maddison, and Mateus Fernandes, will play a part in Sunday's final pre-season game against Hoffenheim in a behind-closed-doors game at the club's training ground.
Moore and Bergvall shine amid uncertain futures
Two players who were linked with moves away from Spurs delivered good performances in the win. Moore was on the cusp of a loan move to Bundesliga side Cologne last week, but with that now on hold, the teenager has given De Zerbi plenty to ponder with his two-goal display. Lucas Bergvall looked like he might be leaving Tottenham two months ago, but De Zerbi insists he wants to keep the midfielder after addressing the player's concerns over lack of game time.
Robertson impresses with fine assist
Andy Robertson left Liverpool because he wanted more game time - and on this evidence, he will be getting it. The Scotland international was superb on Spurs' left side in the win, delivering cross after cross, with a pinpoint delivery for Richarlison's opener. Robertson has taken advantage of Destiny Udogie's absence and looks nailed on to start at Brentford next Saturday.
