Tottenham brushed aside Copenhagen with an emphatic 4-0 win, but Brennan Johnson\u2019s red card threatens to create problems for Thomas Frank moving forward.<\/p>\n
The convincing victory over the Danish champions was exactly the reaction Spurs fans were looking for after their poor display against Chelsea at the weekend, where they were second-best for much of the match and failed to find any rhythm.<\/p>\n
An early goal in the 19th minute put Frank\u2019s side on the right track, and Wilson Odobert doubled the lead shortly after the restart, giving Tottenham full control of the game.<\/p>\n
But the only setback on an otherwise flawless night came when goalscorer Brennan Johnson was sent off for a reckless, studs-up challenge following a VAR check.<\/p>\n
Brennan Johnson to miss key Champions League match<\/p>\n
UEFA explained the decision: \u201cTottenham\u2019s player No.22, using his studs, made strong, unfair contact with his opponent\u2019s left ankle, clearly endangering the player\u2019s safety.\u201d<\/p>\n
As a result, the Welsh forward will serve a one-match suspension, meaning he will only miss Tottenham\u2019s next Champions League fixture.<\/p>\n
Since the red card was issued in European competition, Johnson remains eligible for Premier League games but will sit out Spurs\u2019 next European clash after the international break.<\/p>\n
Tottenham\u2019s next Champions League outing is away to defending champions Paris Saint-Germain on matchday five, and Frank will be without Johnson for that crucial tie.<\/p>\n
Spurs\u2019 Champions League outlook<\/p>\n
Tottenham\u2019s season has been unpredictable, with inconsistency defining their domestic form. But in Europe, they\u2019ve shown more stability, winning two and drawing two of their first four group-stage matches.<\/p>\n
That run keeps Spurs in the automatic qualification spots for now, making the upcoming trip to Paris even more important as both sides look to secure their place in the top eight heading into the final rounds of the competition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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