Tottenham's Pre-Season Workout Against Getafe

Tottenham’s pre-season steps up another notch this afternoon with a 70-minute, behind-closed-doors workout against Getafe at Hotspur Way – a low-key setting for a team quietly building momentum.

Back from a demanding but encouraging tour of New Zealand and Australia, Spurs have stitched together a useful unbeaten run and are now chasing a fifth straight game without defeat this summer. The travel miles are banked, the fitness base is rising, and the Premier League opener is starting to loom large on the horizon.

The tour ended with a jolt of drama. Roberto De Zerbi’s side edged Chelsea 2-1 in a late, breathless finish, Richarlison striking with virtually the last kick of the game. That winner arrived despite Spurs being down to 10 men after Kevin Danso’s dismissal, a result that underlined both their resilience and their growing edge in tight contests.

Now the work goes on in private. Getafe provide the next examination, away from the cameras, in a controlled 70-minute run that will matter more to De Zerbi’s notebook than any pre-season headline. Combinations will be tested, legs will be stretched, and a few selection questions might start to find answers.

Because there are still issues to solve. Shape. Roles. The balance of the side without the ball. With a trip to Brentford just two weeks away, these quieter afternoons at Hotspur Way carry real weight. The performances may be hidden, but the consequences will be on full display when the real thing starts.