Despite their disappointing result against Chelsea, Tottenham remain within touching distance of the Premier League’s top-four positions. The Lilywhites have secured five wins from their opening ten fixtures this season, highlighting the significant progress made under Thomas Frank. The Danish tactician has managed to improve the squad in several areas during his short time at N17.

The North Londoners now look far more disciplined and compact in midfield, thanks to Frank’s organised and structured system. Under Ange Postecoglou, Spurs were often too easy to play through, with opponents frequently carving open the midfield and exposing the defence, which regularly led to goals.

Tottenham want to bring back Napoli star Scott McTominay to the Premier League.

The arrival of Joao Palhinha has brought stability and composure to the centre of the pitch this season. The Portuguese midfielder, alongside Rodrigo Bentancur, has formed a strong partnership, disrupting opposition play and providing valuable defensive cover. However, this newfound solidity has come at a cost. The defensive focus has limited Tottenham’s creativity, making it more difficult for them to unlock tight defences and create clear-cut chances.

Tottenham urgently need a dynamic box-to-box midfielder to complement Palhinha in the second half of the campaign. Bentancur’s limited attacking output has...