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Harri Burton

Wed 13 August 2025 22:54, UK

Tottenham supporters have flocked to social media to question Thomas Frank’s decision over Brennan Johnson’s involvement against PSG.

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Despite taking a two-goal lead through Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero, pouncing on slack defending and a goalkeeper error, the Super Cup final ultimately ended in defeat on Wednesday, 13 August.

It was the Lilywhites’ first proper game under the new coach, and until the final 10 minutes, it was a very impressive performance, but after goals from Kang-In Lee and Goncalo Ramos, it was settled by penalties.

While Vitinha missed the opening spot-kick for the Ligue 1 giants, Luis Enrique, who should not have been in the PSG dugout, was able to celebrate yet another trophy after the Champions League title.

Despite the returns from injury of Dominic Solanke and Lucas Bergvall this summer, the substitutes were unable to help hold onto the lead, and fans are now pointing out one player who was not called upon.

Despite scoring the winning goal in the Europa League final against Man United, booking Spurs’ spot in the Super Cup final, Johnson was left on the bench for the duration of the match.

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Last season, he notched 18 goals and four assists in 51 games, making him one of the team’s most deadly forwards, and after Son Heung-min‘s exit, he is even more impactful.

The Welsh winger has performed well during pre-season, even scoring in the 1-1 draw against Newcastle United, but fans are now worried for his future in North London after being snubbed at the Bluenergy Stadium.

Brennan Johnson was an unused substitute for the Super Cup final.

(Credit Imago)

Multiple fans were shocked to see Mathys Tel brought onto the pitch instead of him, while another suggested that Johnson being subbed on would have meant the trophy “going back to North London”.

A third fan asked if the winger was injured, but with the 24-year-old sat on the bench until the final whistle, it is far more likely that the manager opted against using him for the game.

With just days until the Premier League season starts, there is a suggestion that Johnson might be assessing his options for the campaign ahead, especially if he is not rated by the new boss.

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