Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank faces key decisions across the pitch, including between the sticks but reports suggest the training ground performances of Antonin Kinksy and Guglielmo Vicario may make the decision easier
Antonin Kinksy has reportedly regressed in his progression which has raised alarms for Tottenham Hotspur's coaching staff. The 22-year-old Czech shot-stopper has made just one appearances this season, coming in the Carabao Cup, as he has been forced to sit behind Guglielmo Vicario.
Kinksy was afforded a place in the starting eleven last season under Ange Postecoglou after the Italian goalkeeper suffered a long-term injury. The successor made a string of impressive performances, including his debut in the Carabao Cup semi-final win over Liverpool - however, BBC Sport's Sami Mokbel has claimed that there has been a drop off in performances from the youngster.
The Czech talent is seven years Vicario's junior and is likely to be viewed as a goalkeeper for the future in North London. Vicario is said to have come in for criticism this season, despite a positive start under Thomas Frank, with some question marks surrounding the goalkeeper's capability to command his area.
The shot-stopper was at fault for the goal against Leeds United, where Spurs managed to claim victory to move into third. It has led to reports of possible movement in the January window for an alternative option between the sticks.
But Mokbel, in a question and answer on the BBC Sport website, has moved to dispel claims of targets in the forthcoming January window.
However, in rubbishing reports of additions in goal at the turn of the year, he revealed a worrying sign regarding Kinsky's development after the 22-year-old's performance levels diminishing of late.
"I don't believe a new goalkeeper will be a priority for Tottenham anytime soon," he said. "With regards to Kinsky – he made a very promising start to life at Spurs when he arrived in January.
"He played regularly under then manager Ange Postecoglou because Vicario was a long-term injury absentee.
"But I've been told that his performances dropped off, even in training, once Vicario moved closer to fitness. That certainly raised an alarm for the previous coaching team."
In January after his debut heroics against Arne Slot's side, then-Spurs manager Postecoglou said: "We sensed his confidence when we first spoke to him.
"That is a big occasion for a young lad and he handled himself outstandingly."