The bookies are already speculating who could be in the run-in to replace Thomas Frank as the pressure continues to pile on the Tottenham Hotspur head coach
It is almost a matter of when, not if, Thomas Frank is shown the door at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the final as the Spurs boss. With poor form, a fanbase disgruntled and a poor style of play enforced, it is no wonder that all pundits seem to think the former Brentford will be the next Premier League manager to get the sack.
Thomas Frank is under immense pressure at Tottenham after a 2-1 loss to West Ham on Saturday afternoon. The Tottenham manager now faces a battle to save his job in North London, with the painful defeat to struggling West Ham adding to his troubles. The Hammers secured their first Premier League victory since early November at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Callum Wilson scoring a stoppage-time winner to seal a crucial three points for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side. The result leaves Spurs languishing in 14th place after 22 matches this season.
Frank’s woes were compounded last weekend when Tottenham were knocked out of the FA Cup by Aston Villa in front of their home fans, extending a disappointing run of form at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. While the club’s board has so far shown patience with the former Brentford boss, frustration among supporters continues to mount.
Who is the favourite to become the next Tottenham Manager?
The bookies have two early contenders as joint-favourites with Spaniards Xabi Alonso and Xavi both trading at 3/1 with BetVictor. The news as Frank's future continues to be clouded will no doubt be filled by speculation and loose connections as Spurs seek an immediate turnaround to an otherwise torrid season so far.
Alonso will be in no rush to return to management just yet after he was sacked at Real Madrid after losing the dressing room and losing the Copa del Rey final to arch-rivals Barcelona. Meanwhile, Barca legend Xavi is understood to be keen to return to management two years after leaving the Catalan club.
Other possible options for the Spurs board to consider is familiar face Mauricio Pochettino at 4/1 but with the World Cup this summer, there is huge doubt the Argentine will leave the USA post just five months from hosting the contest. A more realistic option could be Oliver Glasner who has announced he will be leaving Crystal Palace at the end of the season but fellow Premier League side Manchester United have been long-time admirers of the Austrian.
Next Spurs Manager Odds
Xabi Alonso - 3/1
Xavi - 3/1
Mauricio Pochettino - 4/1
Oliver Glasner - 4/1
Ruben Amorim - 6/1
Enzo Maresca - 8/1
Jurgen Klopp - 12/1
Roberto De Zerbi - 12/1
Marco Silva - 12/1
BAR - 14/1
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