Thomas Frank has been criticised for his treatment of Xavi Simons this season.
Tottenham signed Simons from RB Leipzig over the summer during the final days of the window.
While Simons has shown glimpses of brilliance at Spurs, his signing has been a disappointment thus far.
The Tottenham Hotspur boss must select the team he believes can get things back on track at Newcastle United on Tuesday night
Thomas Frank needs to get Tottenham winning matches again and the next chance to do so comes with a tough Premier League fixture at Newcastle on Tuesday.
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Tottenham Hotspur striker Dominic Solanke has appeared in just three games during the 2025/26 season thus far, all of them off the bench. Spurs have not featured the English forward in a single game since he got 12 minutes on Aug. 23 against Manchester City.
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The Tottenham dressing room has been a hotspot for unrest and discontent for much of the past decade, often tied to a cycle of managerial turnover, limited squad investment, and mounting expectations without consistent silverware.
Tottenham Hotspur have not been good enough this season, and it's clear that Thomas Frank needs to find a solution both in regard to results and the excitement factor that has been lacking.
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Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank believes that Xavi Simons is a very good player, but just like any other player coming from a different league, he needs time to adapt and get going.
Tottenham Hotspur are back in Premier League action as they look to bounce back from their defeat to Fulham
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