In the 22nd round of the English Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur lost 1-2 to League Outsiders West Ham at home. This unexpected loss in the London derby was not just a 3 point for Spurs, but a wave that further exacerbated the situation around the team.
After the defeat, rumors about the future of club head coach Thomas Frank increased. The pressure on the Danish specialist is intensifying: according to a number of sources, he may be dismissed in the coming days. That is, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that talk is moving faster at Tottenham now than goals.
Frank himself believes management will support him after the match against West Ham, despite fans protesting instead of applauding. However, it is reported that the atmosphere within the club has been changing in recent weeks. The management is seriously considering whether changes are necessary in the coaching staff.
The condition is simple, but strict: if Tottenham cannot achieve positive results in upcoming matches, the option of parting ways with Frank becomes a real scenario. At the same time, it is noted that the club management has already formed a list of possible candidates.
Reports indicate that Andoni Iraola of Bournemouth and Oliver Glasner of Crystal Palace are among the new coaches. However, the main, most interesting option is Mauricio Pochettino. It's no secret that the Argentinian manager has previously been close to achieving great success at Tottenham Hotspur, is familiar with the club's atmosphere, and fans have high hopes for his return.
But there's an important "but": Pochettino's return is only possible after the 2026 World Cup. The reason is that he is currently managing the US national team. Therefore, for Tottenham, this option is seen not as a quick solution, but rather as a longer-term plan.
As a reminder, Pochettino left Tottenham in 2019 after five years, during which the team reached the Champions League final. Then he also managed PSG and Chelsea, and now he is working on a new project with the USA.
Statistics also show his mark on Spurs: Under Pochettino, Tottenham played 293 games, winning 160 of them, and came very close to winning the Premier League title in 2016.
The current situation indicates that Tottenham will be tested not only on the field but also on the decision front within the club. For Frank, this is the time to respond with results. And the fans are simple: you need action, not words.
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