The reveal that shows why Thomas Frank could face Ange Postecoglou sack fate at Tottenham
Tottenham should be 16th in the Premier League on expected points, according to Opta’s Supercomputer.
Tottenham conceded late against Manchester United to draw 2-2 on Saturday and extend their winless streak at home in the Premier League.
Indeed, Spurs’ home form under Thomas Frank has been dreadful, somehow collecting just five points in their last six games.
Tottenham’s 4-1 defeat to Chelsea was where it went wrong for Ange Postecoglou in his first season. And after a recent 1-0 defeat to the Blues at home, Frank could soon suffer a similar fate.
Tottenham’s expected points should concern Thomas Frank
Tottenham should’ve collected an average of 12.7 points in the Premier League this season, according to Opta’s Supercomputer.
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This would have seen them 16th on the table, just above Fulham and Wolves, who average 12.3 and 11.1 points respectively.
Currently in fifth, Guglielmo Vicario’s stunning form in the Premier League is one of the reasons the Lilywhites maintain an acceptable position.
Furthermore, luck has also played a role in their season. Spurs have netted 19 goals from 11 expected goals, which is a gross overperformance.
Tottenham sacked Postecoglou over the summer, despite his team lifting the UEFA Europa League, due to his poor league form, finishing 17th in the end.
The Lilywhites ended the season with 22 defeats, the highest recorded for a side that avoided relegation.
Vicario won’t be able to bail Spurs out forever, and when the goals dry up, Frank could face the same fate as the Australian.
What’s next for Thomas Frank?
The Dane will need to reevaluate his tactics over the international break and hope his side can turn things around once the club season resumes.
Randal Kolo Muani’s broken jaw comes at an unfortunate time, given that the French international had finally started to settle in North London.
With Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, and now Kolo Muani sidelined, Frank’s attacking options are beginning to look quite thin.
However, Frank will need to work with the cards dealt to him over the coming weeks and with Xavi Simons starting to perform and Richarlison netting his first Premier League goal in months against United, things may slowly be clicking into place.