Tottenham boss Thomas Frank has slammed the abuse of Mathys Tel following the Super Cup defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.
The French Under-21 international was subject to racist comments on social media after missing a penalty in the match.
Spurs put out a statement condemning the abuse, and now Frank has backed his player and praised him for having the guts to step up and take a spot-kick.
He said: “I think it’s terrible what happened to Mathys. We’re doing everything to support him in this situation. He’s a strong person. He will have support from family and friends as well as us.
“There’s no real Tottenham supporter that would do that [to him]. You’ll see the real Tottenham supporters at the stadium tomorrow backing him. I expect big cheers for him tomorrow.”
Frank also confirmed that Yves Bissouma will return to the squad following a disciplinary absense from the Super Cup after being continiously late.
He added: “Every player who was available [on Wednesday] is available for the team. Destiny [Udogie] is progressing but it’s too early for him to be involved in the squad.
“I think Richy [Richarlison] was really phenomenal [against PSG], his hold-up play, his intensity, his arriving in the box was top.
“Of course we’re aware of his fitness situation, that is why we have monitored him closely – that’s why he didn’t play in the first [pre-season] game at Reading, but he is on it.”
