PA Media have shared a major update on the future of Tottenham manager Thomas Frank, as the club weigh up options to replace the Dane.
Spurs eyeing candidates as Frank nears sack
Tottenham’s 2-1 home defeat to West Ham appears to have been the straw that broke the camel’s back for Frank’s time in North London.
The former Brentford boss was booed by his own fans after the away defeat at Bournemouth and again this weekend following Callum Wilson’s late winner for a relegation-threatened Hammers side.
Mauricio Pochettino’s name is being floated around in media circles but the more likely option appears to be Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler, who is apparently in the box seat to take over if Frank is sacked.
Frank is due to take Tottenham training on at 2:15pm on Monday, and PA Media have shared an update ahead of the open session.
Tottenham officials weighing up Frank’s future
According to their reporter George Sessions, Frank’s assertion that he still has the club’s backing may not be entirely true.
“No announcement has been made on Thomas Frank’s future, but key figures at Tottenham are weighing up whether to call time on his tenure, Press Association understands. “A 2-1 loss at home to West Ham pushed Frank towards the exit door, with Spurs supporters chanting ‘you’re getting sacked in the morning’ following an eighth defeat in 14 matches.
“Frank claimed to have ‘the trust of everyone’ in Saturday’s post-match press conference, but PA understands talks have taken place at Tottenham over whether Frank should be given Tuesday’s Champions League visit of Borussia Dortmund. “The Danish coach took training on Sunday at the club’s Hotspur Way facility with no final decision over his future reached amid discussions between chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and other members of the executive board.”
Another name could join the fray is former Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez, who is currently out of work and may perhaps be easier to bring in than established Premier League names like Hurzeler or Fulham manager Marco Silva.
The Spaniard typically plays an extremely attack-minded 4-3-3 formation and won a La Liga title with Barcelona in 2023.
Having also lifted six trophies during his time with Qatari side Al-Sadd SC, the former legendary midfielder has won eight total honours as a manager.
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