Thomas Frank has struggled badly since taking over at Tottenham Hotspur last year. Spurs currently sit 14th in the Premier League, having picked up just 29 points from their first 24 games this season.

The Danish boss retains the support of the Tottenham hierarchy for now, but there is little breathing room for him as he navigates an unprecedented injury situation. Their defence has come under scrutiny in recent months. The backline has been leaking goals at an alarming rate, leaving Thomas Frank frustrated when his principles have always been about compactness and discipline.

Cristian Romero returned to his old self at the weekend as he made an out-of-control, studs-up challenge on Manchester United star Casemiro, resulting in a straight red card. The South American’s dismissal was a tough one to gulp down for Thomas Frank, as he will now miss the next four games, and it comes after the defender shared his frustrations on social media about how the club is being run.

On top of that, Romero has been recently linked with a move to Barcelona, while his centre-back partner, Micky van de Ven, continues to draw the attention of Liverpool. It is extremely unlikely the Hotspur...