Spurs stress level earlier than Dortmund go to
There’s little room for consolation at Tottenham Hotspur proper now, and tonight’s Champions League assembly with Borussia Dortmund arrives at a second of inner pressure. A stoppage time defeat to West Ham has sharpened scrutiny on head coach Thomas Frank, who stays in cost however is working amid ongoing discussions about path and stability.
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These talks, involving chief government Vinai Venkatesham, sporting director Johan Lange and Nick Beucher from the possession group, underline the seriousness of the second. But the instant problem is much extra sensible. Spurs should navigate this fixture with a rare lack of choices.
Damage disaster shaping Spurs plans
Frank admitted he has simply 11 senior outfield gamers out there. Ben Davies is about for surgical procedure on a damaged ankle sustained in opposition to West Ham, including to a prolonged harm checklist that already contains James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Mohammed Kudus, Rodrigo Bentancur and Richarlison.
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There’s marginally higher information elsewhere. Xavi Simons is match and can play by way of ache after a heavy sort out from Jarrod Bowen, whereas Archie Grey skilled and can be out there. Joao Palhinha, nevertheless, stays sidelined after choosing up a knock in coaching.
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Suspension and eligibility additional skinny the ranks. Micky van de Ven is banned after accumulating three yellow playing cards in six Champions League matches. New signing Conor Gallagher is ineligible, together with Radu Dragusin and Yves Bissouma.
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Choice calls beneath scrutiny
Frank’s most debated name has already been made. Mathys Tel has been omitted from the Champions League squad in favour of Dominic Solanke. Tel initially changed Solanke through the striker’s restoration, however with Solanke match once more Frank described the swap as a “robust resolution”. Tel has since been linked with a transfer away this month.
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