Thomas Frank is under mounting pressure at Tottenham after a string of poor performances
Tottenham cannot afford to dwell on their disappointing performance against Chelsea in the Premier League last weekend. With fixtures coming thick and fast, the Lilywhites now turn their attention to the Champions League, where they face FC Copenhagen at home. The clash against the Danish champions presents a huge opportunity for the North London club to bounce back, restore confidence, and get the fans back onside.
Thomas Frank made an impressive start to life at N17, winning four of his first five matches across all competitions. However, the team’s form has dipped in recent weeks, with Spurs suffering back-to-back home defeats in the Premier League. While their away form has been excellent this season, their home record has been a major concern and remains a stark contrast to their performances on the road.
The Lilywhites are struggling to turn their home ground into a fortress and must find a way to make N17 a difficult place for opponents once again if they want to build on last season’s Europa League success. Despite their domestic setbacks, Spurs remain unbeaten in the Champions League, collecting five points from their opening three group-stage fixtures.
Tottenham need to secure a win against FC Copenhagen in the Champions League
All eyes will be on Tottenham as they take on a struggling FC Copenhagen side in the Champions League on Tuesday night. The Lilywhites cannot afford to drop points against the Danish giants if they are to go deep in the competition and qualify for the knockout rounds. For Thomas Frank, this game presents a perfect opportunity to turn the club’s fortunes around after a series of disappointing results in recent weeks.
Respected journalist Henry Winter has now underlined the importance of this fixture for Tottenham. Writing on X, Winter said,
“A lot of the noise is external but there were boos at full-time. Need a response from the players against Copenhagen tomorrow.”
Thomas Frank still retains the backing of the Tottenham hierarchy, despite the boos that echoed around N17 following the loss to Chelsea. However, Winter noted that the Danish tactician must secure all three points against Copenhagen to steady the ship, protect his position, and regain the support of the fanbase.
It would be premature to turn against Frank, who is still adjusting to the demands of managing a top club like Tottenham. It is worth remembering that the Dane has kept the Lilywhites in the top half of the Premier League table and unbeaten in Europe so far this season, signs that the team is progressing under his management.
The best way for Frank to silence his critics and win back the fans’ trust will be by encouraging his side to play with attacking intent against Copenhagen and maintaining their positive form in Europe. A convincing win in the Champions League could reignite belief among the supporters and give the Danish tactician the time and confidence he needs to succeed at N17.
