Tottenham vs Shakhtar Donetsk LIVE: Latest score as Kane and Emerson denied, Richarlison injured

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06 August 2023

Tottenham vs Shakhtar Donetsk LIVE: Latest score as Kane and Emerson denied, Richarlison injured

Hello and welcome to live coverage of Tottenham's pre-season clash against Shakhtar Donetsk.

After returning from the club's Asia-Pacific tour just over a week ago, Ange Postecoglou's Spurs team are finally back on the pitch with the Ukrainian side the visitors to north London.

Victorious in their last friendly after beating Lion City Sailors 5-1, the Lilywhites will be intent on making it back-to-back wins and entertaining the fans at the same time in Postecoglou's first match in charge of the team at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It promises to be a special occasion in N17 as the club also raise funds for Shakhtar's charitable foundation with the match dedicated to the people of the Ukraine.

Tottenham also confirmed in June that the club will make a financial contribution and an additional donation of net proceeds from ticket sales to ‘Shakhtar Social’, which has provided financial support, humanitarian and medical assistance to children and families across Ukraine since the conflict began in February, 2022.

Tottenham correspondents Alasdair Gold and Rob Guest are covering the match with all the build-up and the action as it happens on the pitch and reaction from the supporters and media.

Scroll down for all of our latest updates from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Sarr again

Emerson's shot at goal is held by the goalkeeper. Soon after Kulusevski intercepts a clearance and his deflected cross is pushed by the keeper at Sarr who almost guides it inside the post.

Sarr shot

Another chance for Spurs as Hojbjerg tees up Sarr and his turn and volley is pushed over the bar.

Good football

Lovely move from Spurs with a flurry of passes that ends with Udogie hitting a low ball across the face of goal.

Spurs opportunity

Dejan Kulusevski tests the keeper with a low shot.

Block

Rare chance for the visitors but Emerson is on hand to block after the ball had earlier come across the face of the goal.

Shakhtar sub

Early sub as goalkeeper Pyatov is given a guard of honour by the Shakhtar squad in his final appearance for the club.

Riznyk comes on in his place.

Kane again

Another chance for Harry Kane but the keeper saves his low effort. He then puts Son away with a lovely curling pass.

First chance

The first chance of the match falls for Harry Kane. The keeper saves his effort and Emerson's follow-up is deflected over. Sarr hits a low shot from the resulting corner that the keeper grabs.

Peep

We're up and running in N17.

Big ovation for Ange

Ange Postecoglou gets a really good ovation from the Tottenham faithful as he emerges from the tunnel just before the teams enter the field.

Almost time

The teams are now back inside with kick-off ten minutes away.

It's almost time for Ange Postecoglou's first Spurs game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The new man

Tottenham confirmed the signing of highly-rated defender Ashley Phillips from Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.

The centre-back has been speaking about his move to the Lilywhites right here.

Richarlison absence explained

Richarlison is not part of the Tottenham squad for this afternoon's match.

The reason for his absence is explained right here.

Last time out

Ange Postecoglou and his Tottenham players have had to wait quite a while for their next pre-season friendly after last taking to the pitch 11 days ago.

Securing a 5-1 win over Lion City Sailors in Singapore, you can take a look back at what happened in the game by clicking here.

Confirmed Tottenham XI

Tottenham XI: Vicario; Emerson, Romero, Davies, Udogie; Hojbjerg, Sarr, Maddison; Kulusevski, Kane, Son

Subs: Austin, Gunter, Porro, Sanchez, Dier, Reguilon, Skipp, Bissouma, Lo Celso, Perisic, Solomon, Scarlett

Players are here

The Tottenham players have arrived at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for today's game.

Big crowd expected

A big crowd is expected to be at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for today's game against Shakhtar Donetsk.

Also, Harry Kane is in the building.

Tottenham vs Shakhtar Donetsk match odds

Tottenham vs Shakhtar Donetsk match odds

Tottenham- 1/4

Draw- 9/2

Shakhtar Donetsk- 7/1

Sarr's time to shine

Pape Matar Sarr will be hoping another start comes his way in Tottenham's pre-season friendly against Shakhtar Donetsk after excelling last time out against Lion City Sailors.

Ange Postecoglou has some player on his hands.

Ange's perfect man

Ange Postecoglou has the perfect man to help fix Tottenham's defensive issues.

With Micky van de Ven arriving on permanent transfer from Wolfsburg, the Dutchman has all the qualities to excel under the new boss.

Tottenham's new No.8

Tottenham Hotspur have a brand new No.8.

Yves Bissouma will be the man to wear the number this season following Harry Winks' departure to Leicester City.

However, the club are yet to confirm squad numbers for James Maddison, Manor Solomon and Destiny Udogie.

Alejo Veliz verdict

Tottenham are set to boost their attacking numbers with the arrival of Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central.

Tottenham reporter Rob Guest spoke to Argentinian and South American football writer Tom Robinson to get the lowdown on the highly-rated striker.

Ange on managing at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the first time

I’m looking forward to it - to the stadium, to playing in front of our supporters, and I feel the boys are, as well.
It’s exciting. You’ll realise on Sunday just how close the start of the Premier League actually is and, because of that, I’m sure the boys will be up for it.