Fabrizio Romano confirms Thomas Frank is under pressure amid sacking speculations.
Tottenham have suffered a poor start to the 2025-26 campaign under new manager Thomas Frank. The Lilywhites lifted the Europa League trophy last season but still ended up sacking Ange Postecoglou because of their Premier League position. Several months into the job, Frank has failed to implement any significant changes in the squad.
Spurs have performed comparatively well in their recent games but are still struggling to bag victories. They currently sit in the bottom half of the table and a top-four finish looks far-fetched at the moment.
After Tottenham’s 2-2 draw against Newcastle in the Premier League, reputed football journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the Tottenham board is unhappy with the Dane’s performance. He stated (h/t Fabrizio Romano via GiveMeSport):
“Of course they [the board] can’t be happy with recent results, with higher expectations in the next games to change the situation. His job is being monitored closely but nothing else at the moment.“
There is no indication that Spurs are considering sacking their manager at the moment, but there is no doubt that there is uncertainty surrounding Frank’s future at Tottenham. Phrases like “monitored closely” are bound to add pressure on any manager. Spurs may have rediscovered their shooting boots in recent matches, but they still need to address their defensive issues, having conceded 13 goals in their last four games.
Tottenham have crucial fixtures ahead of the turn of the year. These matches could play a massive role in deciding Frank’s fate. With just 19 points from the opening 14 league matches, Frank needs an immediate turnaround to save his job. If the 52-year-old can survive December, he can reinforce his squad once the winter transfer window commences next month.
Pressure mounting on Thomas Frank before the turn of the year
Romano’s comments make it clear that Tottenham needs positive results in the coming matches. The league table is tightly packed, and a sustained run of good form could push Spurs right back into the race for European football. A series of wins this month would likely cool the temperatures around the club.
In the coming weeks, Frank needs to block out the noise and prove his worth at the club. He needs to settle on a clear tactical identity and show that he can handle the pressure that comes with managing a top club like Tottenham.
