Later that afternoon, after the physical session on the pitch had finished and the players had completed their recovery work, the squad gathered inside the club's analysis room.
The space was dimly lit, rows of seats facing a large screen mounted on the wall. Laptops sat open in front of a few staff members while assistants moved quietly along the sides of the room. The players settled into their chairs, some still holding bottles of water, others stretching their legs after training.
The mood was calm but attentive.
Lukas sat near the middle of the room between Knauff and Ekitike, leaning back slightly as the lights dimmed further.
At the front stood Dino Toppmöller, arms folded.
He waited until everyone had settled.
"Alright," he said.
The screen flickered to life.
A press conference clip appeared. The Tottenham Hotspur crest was visible behind the podium.
Then Ange Postecoglou appeared on the screen.
A few players shifted forward slightly.
