Spurs sit 11th in the Premier League with inconsistent results—winning only six of their 16 league games under him, including just one in their last seven and a heavy 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.
This poor run has sparked fan frustration, criticism of Thomas Frank’s tactics and style of play, and media speculation about his future, with reports linking potential replacements like Mauricio Pochettino, Oliver Glasner, and Marco Silva.
However, this feels less like Frank being out of his depth, and more like a continuation of the form that cost at least the last 6 managers their jobs. Sources indicate he’s not at immediate risk of being sacked: the club’s hierarchy is backing him for now, emphasising no “quick fix” after last season’s struggles and planning January transfers to strengthen the squad. They view this as a long-term project and have no plans for a knee-jerk reaction despite the mounting scrutiny.
John Mousinho, Portsmouth’s manager, has frequently praised Yang Min-hyeok
John Mousinho, Portsmouth’s manager, has frequently praised Yang Min-hyeok, the 19-year-old South Korean winger on a season-long loan from Tottenham Hotspur, while emphasising patience due to his young age and adaptation to English football.
Yang joined Spurs in January 2025 after a standout spell at Gangwon FC in the K League. He was immediately loaned to QPR (scoring twice in 14 games), then moved to Portsmouth in August 2025 for further development.
Amid rumours of a potential January recall by Spurs (possibly for a re-loan elsewhere, with interest from Bundesliga and Ligue 1 clubs) and unfounded links to Real Madrid, Mousinho stated on December 17-18, 2025:
“I think Minhyeok will be here for the rest of the season. Spurs have a recall… if they want to recall him.”
He described Yang as a “really bright spark” early in the season, noting typical inconsistencies for a young player in a struggling team, but overall “he has done very well.” Mousinho mentioned trying Yang on the right wing recently to find the best fit.
Throughout the season, Mousinho has been positive:In October 2025, after Yang scored in back-to-back games (including a winner vs. Middlesbrough), he called it a “fantastic week” and said Yang deserved the praise for improving every game.
In December (pre-window), he said Yang’s loan had “exceeded expectations,” especially filling in for injured players like Josh Murphy.
Upon signing, Mousinho highlighted Yang as “direct and exciting,” a “real prospect” highly rated by Spurs. He repeatedly stressed patience, noting Yang’s language barriers, recent arrival in England, and need to adapt to the Championship’s physicality.
Recalling the boy might serve Thomas Frank well, after all, he is frequently berated for his tactics and substitutions, and a fresh face might not do any harm.