Thomas Frank’s position remains in doubt amid a toxic dressing-room atmosphere, but he is set to lead Tottenham in their next match.
Thomas Frank is set to take charge of Tottenham for Tuesday’s Champions League showdown with Borussia Dortmund.
The Spurs boss is due to speak to the media at 3:30pm on Monday, where questions about his future are expected to dominate. Pressure is mounting on the Dane after a damaging home defeat to West Ham in a London derby.
Despite being booed by sections of the crowd at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium once again, Frank believes he still has the support of the club’s board. However, talkSPORT reports that his position remains under review, with Spurs’ hierarchy continuing to evaluate whether a managerial change is necessary.
There are also concerns within the club that several senior players are not fully on board with Frank’s approach, prompting ongoing boardroom discussions over whether his role has become untenable. Chief executive Vinai Venkatesham is understood to be heavily involved in the final decision-making process.
The mood inside the Spurs dressing room has reportedly been described as “toxic”.
Frank responds to fan boos
After the loss to West Ham, Frank acknowledged the frustration, saying he accepted responsibility for the situation. He stressed that criticism comes with the job and insisted he understands the reaction from supporters, particularly when results are poor.
He remained confident that performances will improve, claiming Spurs could easily have won the West Ham match 2–1. Frank also pointed to a lack of available players and the need for attackers to contribute more goals, while insisting he is giving everything daily and still feels trust from within the club.
Frank’s record at Spurs
Frank arrived in north London last summer from Brentford, succeeding Ange Postecoglou. Just seven months into his tenure, results have fallen short of expectations.
Tottenham have managed only seven wins from 22 Premier League matches under his leadership and have already been knocked out of both the League Cup and FA Cup by Newcastle and Aston Villa.
Potential replacements
If Spurs decide to part ways with Frank, names linked with the role include Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner, former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino, and Xabi Alonso.
However, talkSPORT’s Inside Spurs has cautioned against a return for Pochettino, with pundits suggesting the club should instead target a younger, more adaptable coach. Stuttgart’s Sebastian Hoeneß was highlighted as a possible candidate, praised for delivering success, improving players, and developing talents such as Angelo Stiller.
Tottenham host Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday before travelling to Burnley at the weekend.