Spurs handed two more worries in weekend draw
Sidelined: Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero and Joao Palhinha
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Your matchday briefing on Tottenham, featuring team news and expert analysis from Sam Tabuteau
Thomas Frank has been given more time to turn around Tottenham’s disastrous Premier League form despite growing fears they could get sucked into the relegation battle and amid reports that a big-name manager is keen to take over mid-season.
Liverpool have reportedly rejected the chance to sell left-back Andy Robertson to Tottenham Hotspur despite talks between the two clubs in the January transfer window
With Thomas Frank under pressure, Tim Sherwood touts Roberto De Zerbi as ‘perfect’ fit for Spurs: front-foot style, Brighton pedigree, Marseille success, recruitment demands a caveat.
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Your hoddler-in-chief probably should take his own advice. But instead he went out for a long run this weekend.
Andy Robertson now looks set to remain at Liverpool for the time being, with the Anfield hierarchy pulling the plug on a proposed transfer to Tottenham Hotspur.
Andy Robertson could be heading for an uncomfortable reunion with Richarlison should the Liverpool defender seal his switch to Tottenham. The Reds left-back is in discussions with Spurs after becoming increasingly frustrated with his limited first-team chances under Arne Slot.
Liverpool have informed Tottenham Hotspur that they have no wish to go through with the sale of Andy Robertson this month following talks over a £5m transfer package last week, with the two people responsible for keeping the Scot at Anfield also coming to light.