Thomas Frank's Tottenham Future Already Under Fire After Rocky Start

Despite Tottenham Hotspur's disappointing display in Sunday's North London Derby, Thomas Frank's position remains stable... at least for the moment.

The Danish manager was brought in as Ange Postecoglou's replacement three weeks after Spurs' Europa League final victory against Manchester United, which broke the club's 17-year trophy drought.

Frank, who had previously attracted attention from Chelsea and Man Utd, secured the position following an impressive tenure at Brentford, where he led them to Premier League promotion in 2021 and established the Bees as a solid mid-table team in England's top division.

He inherited a squad riding high from their Bilbao success and the celebrations that followed, but Spurs' European triumph masked their poorest-ever Premier League campaign, ultimately finishing in 17th place.

While there wasn't an immediate expectation for Frank to have Spurs challenging at the summit, supporters who prioritize attractive football haven't been particularly impressed with their new manager's approach thus far.

Spurs Showing Patience With Frank Despite Poor Displays

Matters reached a breaking point in November, as Spurs delivered underwhelming performances in two major domestic fixtures. Data from Opta shows the Lilywhites posted the season's two lowest expected goals totals in their crushing losses to Chelsea (0.1) and Arsenal (0.07).

Supporters voiced their displeasure at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following their team's inability to trouble Enzo Maresca's Chelsea side, and the intensity of derby day has sparked some demands for Frank's dismissal after Sunday's 4–1 defeat to the Gunners.

Nevertheless, a Telegraph report indicates Spurs aren't rushing to make a managerial change. While some within the organization feel Frank has contributed to their offensive struggles through constant lineup adjustments, they're prepared to allow the Dane time to address these issues.

Frank's squad, however, would prefer less focus on containing opponents and more emphasis on utilizing their own capabilities. Against Arsenal, Spurs approached the match solely aiming to disrupt the table-toppers' flow and had minimal opportunity to recover after conceding Leandro Trossard's skillful opener early on.

They were thoroughly outplayed, with Frank tactically outmaneuvered by Mikel Arteta from the sidelines. Eberechi Eze's treble made the loss even more painful for Tottenham fans.

Wednesday's encounter with Paris Saint-Germain offers Frank a low-pressure opportunity result-wise, but a more adventurous showing is essential before Saturday's suddenly crucial Premier League meeting with Fulham. If Spurs' home struggles persist this weekend, Frank could quickly find himself under serious pressure.