Gary Lineker has admitted that he has been shocked by how badly things have gone for Thomas Frank as manager of Tottenham Hotspur.
Defeat to West Ham United over the weekend leaves the Danish head coach under real pressure now to keep his job in North London.
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Tottenham directors have held talks over Frank’s future, and everything seems to point towards the 52-year-old now being sacked.
The Lilywhites host Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday and face a crucial decision on their manager’s future.
Gary Lineker shocked by Tottenham under Thomas Frank
Gary Lineker cannot believe how poorly things have been going for Thomas Frank at Tottenham Hotspur.
Given that Spurs have had many top coaches previously, who have gone on to vent their frustrations at the club, the ex-Tottenham striker suggests bigger issues are at play.
Speaking about the Spurs boss’ future, Lineker told The Rest Is Football: “It’s probably the first real spell in his career when he’s been massively under the cosh because it went really well for him at Brentford.
“Yeah, it’s tough times for Thomas Frank. I think it’s surprised us that they’ve struggled this much – it’s just a question of whether they stick with him now.
The biggest problem at Tottenham right now is ______________
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“You look at Spurs in recent years, and they’ve had so many top managers, big names, and they all leave the club and generally have a real blight with the football club when they leave.
“It’s always the coach who gets the blame. We know Thomas Frank reasonably well; it does affect your judgement on people, but it makes you think a little bit, I suspect.”
The Lewis Family wanted to give Thomas Frank time at Tottenham, but everything suggests that the manager will soon part ways with the club.
Vivienne Lewis was addressed by an angry Spurs fan following the defeat to West Ham, highlighting the fact that the pressure also remains on the owners.
Xabi Alonso thinks he can do better than Tottenham
Xabi Alonso is among the names that would come under consideration at Tottenham should the club sack him, according to The Independent.
However, the Spanish coach believes that he will have better options than Spurs further down the line, with Liverpool likely to be one of them.
Mauricio Pochettino is another contender for the Tottenham job, but he would only be available after the 2026 World Cup.
Tottenham also want Oliver Glasner, but for now, he is staying at Crystal Palace until the summer.
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