Tottenham Must Get Rid of 14 Players After Thomas Frank Sack Decision

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Tottenham Hotspur's UEFA Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night could be Thomas Frank's last game in charge of the club.

The Dane is coming under increasing pressure in N17, with the home defeat to West Ham on Saturday leading to internal talks at the club over his position as head coach.

Spurs sit 14th in the Premier League table, five points adrift of even the top half, let alone the European places. Things have been better in the Champions League and if Spurs pick up any kind of result on Tuesday night they should at least make it through to the play-off round before the last 16.

Achieving that will be no mean feat, however, with Dortmund flying high in second place in the Bundesliga table having only been beaten once this season - by Bayern Munich.

Frank has had his issues this season and whether you can blame him entirely for the club's failings, due to his style of football is up for debate.

Tottenham have gone through too many managers since Mauricio Pochettino was sacked in 2019 - going through Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo, Antonio Conte, Ange Postecoglou and now Frank, before you even mention the interim bosses Cristian Stellini and Ryan Mason. At some point you have to look at the players when it comes to passing blame.

Here at GIVEMESPORT we thought we'd run the rule over Frank's squad and whether or not he remains in charge, the players that any incoming boss should decide to keep or sell.

Are any of the goalkeepers worth keeping?

Guglielmo Vicario - He is the undisputed No.1 at Spurs, but has he shown enough to warrant staying there for the long-term? Has come under fire from sections of the fanbase on more than one occasion and while a good shotstopper, does not always have the best distribution, nor does he always command his box well. SELL

Antonin Kinsky - Has not had enough of a run in the first team to make an affirmative decision. He is only 22 and has plenty of time on his side to prove his worth. KEEP

Brandon Austin - The only club-trained player in the squad. Got a few chances last season due to injuries and is contracted until 2029. Is unlikely to fetch much in the way of a transfer fee. KEEP

The Spurs defence needs an overhaul

Pedro Porro - The Spaniard is one of the names to have come in for criticism this season, following a disappointing campaign under Postecoglou last year. On his day gets forward incredibly well and can deliver a mean ball into the box, but his defending leaves a lot to be desired at times and his delivery this season - until that magnificent cross for Cristian Romero's header against West Ham - has been poor. SELL

Djed Spence - Clearly very talented and has something about him. Has pace to ensure he can get out of trouble going backwards better than some players and loves to get forward, doing it so well when afford the opportunity to do so. Can frustrate, but that may be down to how bad Spurs have been in his two seasons in the first team. KEEP

Destiny Udogie - Has been injured a lot and Spurs have really missed him. He is a top left-back on his day and does not really take any blame for performances since he's been with the club. KEEP

Ben Davies - A Spurs stalwart and will always give you a six or seven out of ten. Never first choice, but a good, solid squad player. KEEP

Cristian Romero - The Tottenham captain and a World Cup winner. He is a leader, but he's not really leading the club in the right direction under Frank right now. He's a hot head and can be a liability and has been linked with an exit a number of times. Do Spurs need to keep him to achieve their goals? I'm not sure. SELL

Micky van de Ven - The one player Spurs should not entertain leaving. Van de Ven is a superb defender and could be a future captain, too, given he has worn the armband in Romero's absence. The fans love him, but he will feel the disconnect as much as anyone and will know if things don't improve he would be loved elsewhere. KEEP

Radu Dragusin - Has suffered with injuries and has never managed a proper run in the team. Hasn't been able to properly adapt to the Premier League with a bit-part role. Would be interested to see how he got on for an extended period in the team. Has been linked with an exit and if the club can get reasonable money for him, he could be allowed to leave. SELL

Kevin Danso - Not sure what his role in the team is. He is a committed defender and will throw himself about, but is he of the calibre Tottenham want and need to push on? SELL

Midfield has potential

Archie Gray - Big things were expected of the former Leeds man. Since he has come in it feels like he has played almost every position. He always gives it his all and crucially wants the ball. In a better system he will flourish. KEEP

Lucas Bergvall - The other teenage midfielder brought in to the club with huge fan fare. All action Swede needs better players around him and also a better system to play in. He will be a star. KEEP

Rodrigo Bentancur - A top player on his day but injuries have hit him hard and while there are some excellent performances, some games can completely pass him by. SELL

Joao Palhinha - One the the standouts this season in Frank's more pragmatic approach. Only on loan from Bayern Munich but either in this regime or in a different one, probably has a role to play. KEEP

Pape Matar Sarr - Has shown flashes of the energy that Spurs fans want to see in the midfield. Has the legs and an eye for goal. Probably deserves to stay. KEEP

Yves Bissouma - May have done well in his comeback game against West Ham on Saturday but with less than a year on his contract his time looks up. SELL

James Maddison - Spurs have missed his creativity this season. A leader and someone who can fit into any style of play. KEEP

Conor Gallagher - Recently signed from Atletico Madrid. Was not only wanted by Frank but by Postecolgou before him. And shone under Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea. Will do well under any manager. KEEP

Xavi Simons - Took time to get used to the pace of the Premier League, but has shown glimpses of his quality. Will do much better in a more attacking setup. KEEP

Spurs are in the market for forwards

Wilson Odobert - Has plenty of time on his side at just 21 years of age and probably deserves time under a more attacking coach to really see what he can do, given his injuries under Postecoglou last year. KEEP

Mathys Tel - Has looked energetic and one of Spurs' better players when he has been given the chance to play this season. Like Odobert has time on his side and could thrive in a different setup. KEEP

Dejan Kulusevski - Remember him? An excellent forward player who Spurs have missed dreadfully. Will be interesting to see how he returns from injury. KEEP

Mohammed Kudus - A frustrating player. Can turn it on with the click of the fingers, but can also be either anonymous or run down dark alleys holding onto the ball unnecessarily. A new signing, so you probably keep him. KEEP

Richarlison - Tottenham's top scorer this season and always seems to have some sort of impact, despite often looking like he's not in the game. Spurs probably need to upgrade though. SELL

Dominic Solanke - Deserves more time after injury this season. He knows where the back of the net is and his hold-up play and all-round game are spot on. KEEP

Randal Kolo Muani - What does he actually do? He's only on loan, so he can't technically be sold, but don't think he should stay beyond this season. LET GO

Dane Scarlett - Had had chances in the first team and does not look like he is cut out for Spurs. SELL

What about the loan players?

Ashley Phillips - Does not loo like he will make it at Spurs. SELL

Kota Takai - Not seen him yet so needs a chance to prove himself. KEEP

Luka Vuskovic - Has earned rave reviews in Hamburg and there are high hopes for him. KEEP

Alfie Devine - Young player who looks set for a move elsewhere. SELL

Mikey Moore - Has done really well in Scotland and will be looking to make an impact on his return to N17. KEEP

Manor Solomon - Probably time to go for good. SELL

Yang min-hyeok - Same as Takai. KEEP

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