Tottenham vs Bayern Munich LIVE: Score, stream, updates and team news ahead of pre-season friendly
Live and extensive coverage of Tottenham's fifth pre-season clash as Ange Postecoglou's side face Bayern Munich at Seoul World Cup Stadium in South Korea
Hello and welcome to live coverage of Tottenham's pre-season clash against Bayern Munich at Seoul World Cup Stadium in South Korea.
After kicking things off in Japan one week ago with victory over Vissel Kobe, Ange Postecoglou's side play the final match of their summer tour when they take on German side Bayern in Seoul.
Tottenham have won all four of their friendly games this summer but there will be a notable step up in quality against Vincent Kompany's men.
Former Spurs player Harry Kane will not be featuring for Bayern in Saturday's game but Eric Dier looks set to play against Tottenham for the first time since his January exit.
Postecoglou will likely tinker with his Tottenham team for today's game, with Radu Dragusin possibly set to start and Destiny Udogie maybe making his first pre-season appearance following his recent injury.
Tottenham trail 1-0 at the break
Bayern very much deserve their one-goal lead courtesy of Vidovic's strike in the fourth minute of the contest.
The chances keep on coming for Bayern after some more good play from Kompany's side.
The move ends with Tel poking wide of the target after Vicario had come out to close him down.
Tel goes very close to doubling Bayern's lead after taking in Vidovic's pass before firing just wide of Vicario's far post.
Moments later Gnabry goes even closer with a curling effort that just goes wide.
Quick drinks break and senior assistant coach Matt Wells comes over to Djed Spence to give him a few instructions and pointers.
Gnabry has an effort from the edge of the box deflected wide for a corner.
Bayern go close with a powerful effort from Tel that is well saved by Vicario.
The Bundesliga club moved the ball really well there to fashion a chance on goal.
Good interception from Sarr and he raced up the pitch and played it to Kulusevski, who turned inside and out, before having his shot blocked.
He cuts inside but curls a shot well over the crossbar.
Vidovic gives Bayern the lead after only four minutes
Really poor goal to concede from a Tottenham perspective as Vicario passes to Spence who is under pressure on the edge of the box, with Bayern then winning possession and Vidovic scores after their initial effort was saved.
Really strong start from Bayern as Gnabry shoots over at the back post from Muller's pass.
We're up and running here at Seoul World Cup Stadium
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Tottenham vs Bayern Munich: The latest news and reaction ahead of the game
August should be a very busy month in the transfer market at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Incomings are certainly needed before the month is out, with Ange Postecoglou desperately needing a new striker if Spurs are to challenge towards the top of the Premier League table.
Outgoings will also take place prior to the 11pm deadline on Friday, August 30 as a host of players currently in N17 either need to leave permanently or secure loan moves to play regularly elsewhere.
But who exactly could depart in August?
Read here.
Eric Dier set for Tottenham reunion
Eric Dier has had the opportunity to catch up with a number of his former Tottenham teammates ahead of kick-off in Seoul.
Tottenham's Dominic Solanke transfer decision
It's fair to say that Tottenham supporters are very much split over a potential summer transfer move for Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke.
The Lilywhites are understood to have Solanke among their list of potential striker targets with the 26-year-old, who could possibly cost as much as £60million, having scored 21 goals last season for the Cherries.
Solanke very much answers Postecoglou's Tottenham transfer question but only on one specific condition.
Read here.
Ben Davies on Eric Dier and Harry Kane
Tottenham come up against a familiar face at Seoul World Cup Stadium today with Eric Dier now a Bayern Munich player.
Although the former Spurs man starts on the bench for the German side, the 30-year-old will very likely come on in the second half against the Lilywhites.
Ben Davies is someone who knows Dier very well after both made the move to north London in the summer of 2014.
You can find out what the Welshman had to say ahead of the match about Dier and also Harry Kane by clicking here.
Confirmed Tottenham XI
Confirmed Tottenham XI: Vicario; Porro, Dragusin, Davies, Spence; Gray, Sarr, Maddison; Johnson, Kulusevski, Son.
Subs: Austin, Whiteman, Gunter, Emerson, Abbott, Skipp, Bissouma, Devine, Hall, Bergvall, Donley, Moore, Solomon, Werner, Veliz, Scarlett, Lankshear.
Bayern Munich team news
The Bayern Munich team news is in.
Former Tottenham man Eric Dier starts on the bench for Bayern in today's game at Seoul World Cup Stadium.
Harry Kane, as expected, is not in the squad having recently represented England at Euro 2024 in Germany.
Ange Postecoglou on Djed Spence
Djed Spence may well have a Tottenham future after all following his return to the club this summer.
Having spent the past 18 months out on loan, the right-back appeared that he would be departing Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in hope of getting regular first-team football elsewhere.
However, minutes have come his way in a Spurs shirt in pre-season and he has in turn made quite the impression on Ange Postecoglou and his coaching staff.
Speaking to football.london on Friday, the Spurs boss delivered a verdict on the 23-year-old that should excite all Tottenham fans.
Read here.
Ange Postecoglou confirms Tottenham striker hunt
We are now in the final month of the summer transfer window and Tottenham's search for a new striker goes on.
Linked with a handful of frontmen including Ivan Toney, Jonathan David and Dominic Solanke, Spurs supporters are desperate for the club to strengthen a priority position before the Premier League opener against Leicester City.
Speaking to football.london on the club's summer tour of South Korea, Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that Tottenham are focused on signing a new striker this month and one that fits his very specific mould.
Read here.
How to watch Tottenham vs Bayern Munich
As the game is not to be broadcast live on TV in the UK, SPURSPLAY is the place to be as Ange Postecoglou's men take on the Bundesliga giants at Seoul World Cup Stadium.
Alternatively, you can keep with us right here in our live match blog for live updates from Tottenham's fifth friendly of the summer.
Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham team selection
Ange Postecoglou could well make a couple of changes here and there to his Tottenham team to face Bayern Munich.
Radu Dragusin is one player who looks set to come in after returning in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Team K League.
You can find Alasdair Gold's predicted team by clicking here.
Welcome to football.london's live coverage
Hello and welcome to football.london's live coverage of Tottenham's pre-season clash against Bayern Munich.
After four victories from four in pre-season so far, Ange Postecoglou's side are going to have to be at their very best if they want to make it five on the bounce.
Stay tuned over the next few hours as we bring you all the action from the 12pm kick-off at Seoul World Cup Stadium.
