Tottenham Hotspur now wish to make a transfer for a “actually spectacular” supervisor, who might be introduced in to exchange Thomas Frank.
Spurs eyeing replacements for Frank after West Ham loss
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Frank is now in actual hazard of being dismissed as Tottenham boss, following the 2-1 defeat in opposition to London rivals West Ham United on Saturday, saying: “Sure, Tottenham tried to indicate assist for Thomas Frank by appointing John Heitinga, former Arne Slot assistant at Liverpool, as a brand new a part of the backroom employees throughout the week.
“So, attempting so as to add yet one more piece to the backroom employees and to indicate assist in a wonderful image with Thomas Frank and John Heitinga.
“However then over the weekend, Saturday, Tottenham lose once more. Now the scenario may be very, very difficult for Thomas Frank at Tottenham, his job is at severe danger, so let’s see what occurs within the subsequent hours and days.”
It was yet one more disappointing efficiency from the Lilywhites, who recorded an xG of 1.44, in comparison with 2.69 from the guests, and Frank’s facet are actually 14th within the Premier League desk.
Consequently, it’s no shock the Dane is underneath stress, and it was lately revealed that USMNT supervisor Mauricio Pochettino is without doubt one of the replacements into consideration, however the Argentinian is not the one supervisor on the shortlist.
In accordance with reporter Alan Nixon (by way of GiveMeSport), Tottenham now wish to make a transfer for Crystal Palace supervisor Oliver Glasner, with the Austrian lately confirming he’s going to go away the Eagles on the finish of the season.
Since then, Glasner has hit out on the Crystal Palace board, with Nixon revealing there’s a perception from inside his present membership that he might be lining up a transfer elsewhere.
Nevertheless, with the 51-year-old’s contract not on account of expire till the summer time, Spurs should pay compensation if they need a deal completed instantly.
“Actually spectacular” Glasner might be thrilling Frank alternative
Frank has personally lauded the Palace boss in latest weeks, saying in December: “I feel Oliver has completed a prime job at Palace in some ways, actually, actually spectacular.
“There’s a clear identification of the workforce – defend low, very compact, very troublesome to interrupt down, extremely good on the counters – in all probability top-of-the-line within the league. They’re superb on set items as effectively, top-of-the-line on corners, lengthy throws, so, very sturdy on set items as effectively.”
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Spurs might have an harm fear.
The plaudits are absolutely justified, on condition that the previous Eintracht Frankfurt supervisor led Palace to the primary main trophy of their historical past final season, profitable the FA Cup with a 1-0 victory in opposition to Manchester Metropolis within the remaining.
Glasner, who prefers to implement a 3-4-2-1 system, has additionally stabilised the Eagles within the Premier League, along with his facet ending tenth in his first marketing campaign and twelfth final season.
Having additionally received the 2021-22 Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt, the Palace supervisor may be very skilled, and might be an thrilling Frank alternative.