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Spurs fans will not like Harry Redknapp’s prediction on how he expects the game between Everton and Tottenham to unfold.

Thomas Frank’s men are short of confidence heading into their first-ever game at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

More than one Spurs player has questioned the team’s mentality following their struggles against Monaco in mid-week, which is not a good sign so early into the season.

Additionally, Tottenham could be without nine first-team players for their trip to Merseyside, and Redknapp has now made a grim prediction ahead of the game.

Harry Redknapp expects Tottenham to lose again on Sunday

Spurs have struggled at home in the Premier League this season, but they have a formidable record away from home, remaining unbeaten in their four matches so far.

However, Redknapp expects that streak to end, predicting that the Toffees will hand Frank his first away defeat as Tottenham boss.

The former Spurs manager said about Sunday’s clash to BetVictor: “A tricky one to call. Everton made it difficult for City last week, but truth be told, they never looked like winning that one. They’ve been good at home so far, though, and they’ll fancy this against a Spurs side that are a little out of form.

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“Spurs made such a great start to the season, but they’ve been out of sorts in the last few weeks, and all of a sudden, they could do with a good win. I didn’t think they were great against Villa, or in Monaco the other night.”

Prediction: Everton 2-1 Tottenham.

Redknapp backs Spurs-linked player to shine

According to reports in the summer, Jack Grealish was willing to join Tottenham, but the Lilywhites decided against signing the winger.

The England international has been outstanding since his loan move Everton, and Redknapp identified him as the danger man for the North London side.

When asked to pick his player to watch in the clash at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, the 78-year-old said: “Jack Grealish. He obviously couldn’t face his parent side last week, and Everton missed Grealish. He’ll want to get back to business here.”

Guglielmo Vicario was very critical of his Tottenham teammates for lacking the basics against Monaco, and two pundits, including a former Spurs midfielder, did not like what the goalkeeper said.

Tottenham have Guglielmo Vicario to thank for emerging with a draw from Monaco, with the Italian making several crucial saves to preserve a clean sheet.

The draw at Monaco has meant that Spurs are still on course to qualify for the knockout stage of the Champions League, but Tottenham supporters will be worried about the side’s performance.

There is one aspect of the team’s display at Stade Louis II that a senior Spurs man was particularly unhappy with.

Guglielmo Vicario criticises his Tottenham teammates’ effort and mentality

Vicario has been included in Tottenham’s leadership group by Thomas Frank, and the Italian certainly did not hold back in his criticism of his teammates following the draw in France.

He suggested that Spurs lacked the required effort and mentality, and also remarked that his teammates failed to sense the danger in some defensive situations.

The Tottenham number one told TNT Sports (22/10/25) following the 0-0 draw with Monaco: “Sometimes you’re needed and today was definitely the night. [It was] not the best performance from us, so a lot to work on and learn from, because the level in the Champions League is very high.

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“If you miss some basics, it’s hard to compete with a good team. Tonight, it was about the effort and mentality, the awareness of danger that you need to have in some situations. Tonight, we lacked a little bit of that.”

Pundits blast Vicario for questioning his teammates’ mentality

Dean Saunders and Jamie O’Hara felt that the Spurs number one went overboard with some of the comments he made.

They also suggested that he should look at himself, with the former Tottenham midfielder pointing out that the 28-year-old does not cover himself in glory while dealing with crosses.

Reacting to Vicario’s statement, Saunders told talkSPORT: “Effort and mentality? He’s just nailed his teammates. Has he forgotten he’s a goalkeeper?

“You know how football works. Good players at the back, very good players in midfield, artists at the front. And the lad with no coordination, stick him in goals. That’s what he is. And he’s having a go at his teammates?”

O’Hara responded: “I’d turn around and say to him, ‘Oi, you, digging me out, where have you been when we come for a cross?’ Falling in the net from a cross, every time it comes in the box.”

Tottenham Hotspur may have unearthed another gem in Luka Vuskovic, with praise flooding in for how the club have nurtured his growth and set him on the right path towards stardom.

Luka Vuskovic is undoubtedly a player with huge potential and one for the future at Tottenham. The youngster has continually impressed on the pitch, displaying maturity and composure that belie his age.

Last season, he stood out during his loan spell at Westerlo in Belgium, where he found the net seven times in what was a stellar campaign. His progress has not slowed since then.

Now on loan at Bundesliga side Hamburg, the Croatian continues to enhance his reputation, even picking up the Rookie of the Month award in September for his performances and consistency.

Croatia boss Ivica Olic praises Tottenham for Luka Vuskovic development

Croatia U21 manager Ivica Olic has now heaped praise on Tottenham for allowing Luka Vuskovic to join Hamburg SV on loan in August, highlighting how well the club have managed his development path.

Speaking to Bild, Olic discussed the Tottenham-owned defender’s steady rise and potential international breakthrough.

He said, “If Luka continues to perform so well for HSV and his country and stays healthy, I am convinced he will be at the World Cup.”

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Olic went on to outline how Tottenham’s approach to Vuskovic’s career has been deliberate and beneficial. “He was carefully developed, loaned to Poland and Belgium. And the loan from Tottenham to my former club also makes a lot of sense. A lot of things were done right. That is how you develop talent. But it is important that he continues to play well,” he explained.

The Croatia boss also spoke glowingly about the youngster’s character, saying: “Luka is a down-to-earth boy who is very mature for his age, both on and off the pitch. He lives and loves football. You can feel that in every training session, in every game. He always gives 100%.”

Vuskovic eyes 2026 World Cup breakthrough

The 2026 World Cup finals is an event every footballer dreams of, and it will be no different for Luka Vuskovic.

Croatia have long been a powerhouse in international football, reaching the final in 2018, and they will be hoping for a repeat of that remarkable run if they secure qualification for the 2026 tournament.

Tottenham have picked up five points from their opening three games in the UEFA Champions League this season under Thomas Frank, following their latest 0-0 draw with AS Monaco.

Let’s take a look at the five things we learned from Tottenham’s 0-0 with Monaco:

Tottenham did not deserve a point

Tottenham Hotspur followed their 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa last time out with a goalless draw against AS Monaco in the UEFA Champions League.

While they earned a valuable point, the performance on display left much to be desired from Frank’s men. Tottenham were completely outplayed by the French side, who managed 23 shots with eight on target.

They created five big chances and registered an xG of 2.45, and on the balance of play, they should have walked away with all three points.

It took a standout display from Guglielmo Vicario, who was forced into making eight saves to keep the scoreline at 0-0. Frank was undoubtedly a lucky man on the touchline as Spurs rode their luck for most of the night.

Monaco’s first clean sheet of their season against poor Tottenham

Not only were Tottenham poor defensively, Frank’s men also struggled going forward against a Monaco side that is far from known for their defensive solidity.

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The Ligue 1 outfit recorded their first clean sheet of the season against Tottenham, and they looked comfortable while doing so.

Tottenham’s lack of creativity has been a recurring theme this campaign, and with a hectic schedule ahead, Frank still has not found a way to fix the lack of spark in his side.

The underlying numbers have long indicated that Tottenham’s chance creation compared to their goal output was unsustainable, as they simply do not create enough clear opportunities to score goals.

Once again, it was on full display in this tie – an xG of 0.87 and one big chance more or less told the story.

Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha partnership remains a problem

Against Aston Villa, Tottenham fans widely concluded that the pairing of Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha is one of the issues in Frank’s system.

The numbers back that up. When the duo play together, Tottenham have less possession, lower expected goals and reduced expected threat tallies.

In addition, Spurs concede more goals per 90 minutes, register fewer shots on target, and record fewer touches in the opposition box.

One could argue that sacrificing attacking fluency for defensive solidity justifies the pairing, but when Tottenham are being carved open at will by Monaco, there is little to suggest that the combination benefits the side in any meaningful way.

Lucas Bergvall wastes his chance in the number ten role

The number ten position is very much up for grabs at Tottenham, given that Xavi Simons is yet to find form and make a consistent impact in a Spurs shirt.

This was Lucas Bergvall’s opportunity to stake a claim for that role, but it felt as though he wasted his chance to impress.

The Swede looked off the pace, barely saw the ball, contributed very little in attack, and was substituted after just an hour.

Everything that could go wrong for a youngster trying to make an impression seemed to happen to Bergvall in this tie.

There will be further chances for the midfielder, but he will need to quickly pick himself up and show more intent in the next opportunity he gets.

Why is Pape Matar Sarr not starting for Tottenham anymore?

If the numbers do not justify the Bentancur and Palhinha pairing, then Frank simply has to look at other combinations.

One name that naturally comes to mind is Pape Matar Sarr, who offers athleticism, energy, and a willingness to make runs into the box, while also maintaining defensive balance.

The Senegalese midfielder started the season brightly, scoring a couple of goals, yet still struggles to get consistent minutes.

It was the same story again in Monaco. Starting from the bench, Sarr came on and immediately injected forward intent that is often missing when Bentancur starts.

His run beyond Randal Kolo Muani created Tottenham’s best chance of the second half, as he cut the ball back for Brennan Johnson, who failed to convert.

When there is such a clear lack of creativity in the side and a player like Sarr remains on the bench, questions will always be asked of Frank’s selection decisions.

The half-time whistle has blown between Tottenham Hotspur and AS Monaco in matchday three of the league phase of the UEFA Champions League, and the player ratings are in.

Below, we have given each Tottenham player a performance rating on a scale of 0-10, with 10 highest score achievable for an impressive performance.

Tottenham player ratings vs AS Monaco

Guglielmo Vicario – Called into action a few times this match, and he has dealt with each one superbly, pulling off some fine stops. Without him, Tottenham Hotspur could easily be at least a goal down. 8.

Pedro Porro – Tried to play Ansu Fati offside following Monaco’s break after a Tottenham corner, but the former Brighton man beat the line despite Porro pushing up, and could easily have given Monaco the lead. More conservative tonight, with Frank opting for him to create from deep rather than overlap, but his crossing from those deep areas has been poor. 5.

Kevin Danso – Continues to fill in for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero and has not put a foot wrong in the first forty-five. His long throws remain a real weapon going forward, and he often finds Wilson Odobert with his diagonals. 6.

Micky van de Ven – Captain for the night, but the Spurs’ back line has not looked particularly secure. Monaco has found space in behind far too easily, and Van de Ven has been caught out a few times. The defence needs to tighten up and stay compact. 5.

Archie Gray – The youngster has a licence to bomb forward, and he has done just that, making clever overlapping runs down the left. He has also been diligent defensively, putting in a few strong tackles and key blocks. 7.

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Rodrigo Bentancur – A performance very much in line with expectations. Kept things tidy in midfield, took a few touches, played a few safe passes – nothing more, nothing less. Monaco, however, is carving out chances far too easily from the central areas despite Spurs’ double pivot. 5.

Joao Palhinha – Maghnes Akliouche has been pulling the strings for AS Monaco in that number ten role. Palhinha has made some solid tackles, but he and Bentancur need to close him down more quickly. 5.

Lucas Bergvall – Preferred in the number ten position ahead of both Pape Matar Sarr and Xavi Simons, but has not seen enough of the ball in dangerous areas. Lost possession in midfield, allowing Monaco to play in Folarin Balogun – only for Vicario to bail Spurs out yet again. 4.

Mohammed Kudus – Monaco have doubled up on him from the off, giving him no space to work with. A frustrating evening for the winger, who has struggled to create much of anything from open play in this tie. His delivery from corners, however, has been impressive, with Spurs having their best moments from set plays. 6.

Richarlison – Has hardly held the ball up and has been peripheral in attack. Worked hard off the ball and tracked back willingly, but his big chance – from Odobert’s square ball – was blocked. 5.

Thomas Frank has named his Tottenham Hotspur team for the Champions League clash against Monaco this evening.

The North Londoners are looking to bounce back after Tottenham lost 2-1 to Aston Villa at the weekend in yet another disappointing home performance.

Spurs were held to a 2-2 draw at Bodo/Glimt in match day two and need to return to winning ways at Monaco to keep pace with those looking for automatic qualification.

Frank has had selection issues to deal with due to an injury crisis creeping back into Hotspur Way with a number of senior players unavailable for selection.

What is the Tottenham team vs Monaco?

Tottenham club captain Cristian Romero missed the defeat to Villa with an adductor problem and is once again sidelined, along with fellow defender Destiny Udogie, who is managing a knee issue.

Mathys Tel is unavailable for selection having been omitted from the Champions League squad, while Ben Davies, Yves Bissouma, Dominic Solanke, James Maddison, Radu Dragusin, Kota Takai, and James Maddison also once again miss out.

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Micky van de Ven once again wears the captain’s armband in the absence of Romero.

Former Spurs defender Eric Dier misses a reunion with his old employer having recently sustained a muscular injury. Vanderson, Denis Zakria and Christian Mawissa and Paul Poga are also sidelined.

This is the Tottenham team which takes to the field at the Stade Louis-II this evening:

Monaco: Köhn; Caio Henrique, Kehrer, Salisu; Ouattara, Coulibaly, Teze, Diatta; Akliouche; Ansu Fati, Balogun.

Tottenham: Vicario, Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Spence, Gray, Bentancur, Bergvall, Kudus, Odobert, Richarlison

Subs: Kinsky, Austin, Simons, Johnson, Spence, Sarr, Kolo Muani, Scarlett, Olusesi, Byfeld, Williams-Barnett

Tottenham must end poor Champions League away form

Tottenham have won just one of their last seven away matches in the Champions League (D2 L4).

Monaco won both meetings between the sides in 2016 – each by a 2-1 scoreline.

Thomas Frank has lifted the lid on a trio of Tottenham stars who have impressed him at different levels this season, although fans are still waiting for more from one of them.

It was an eventful summer transfer window for Tottenham as expectations were high after the Europa League triumph that earned the club a spot in this season’s Champions League.

Fans hoped this European success would attract big names, yet the window was filled with drama; frustration at missing out on targets, a slow start from the club in signing players, last-minute deal collapses, lawsuits and high-profile exits.

Despite all that, Tottenham still delivered one of their most impressive windows under Daniel Levy, spending a whopping £170.6 million on arrivals.

Big names such as Mohammed Kudus from West Ham (£55 million), Xavi Simons from Leipzig (£51 million), alongside loans of Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich and deadline day signing Randal Kolo Muani from PSG, arrived at the club.

Several of these players, particularly Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha, have already cemented themselves as regular starters under Thomas Frank, contributing heavily to Tottenham’s strong start under the new boss.

Thomas Frank hails three Tottenham summer signings

In a recent interview with Sky Sports, Thomas Frank was asked to give his assessment of the summer signings and how they have performed so far.

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The Spurs boss had plenty of praise for them, saying, “I think they’ve been very good. All three of them, I think. Mohammed Kudus came from day one, and I think he’s been very good. Hit the ground running, more or less, from day one. But, you know, more (importantly), good thing he got his goal against Leeds. I think he’s been extremely important in the way we attack, creating things. So, I’m very pleased with his performance so far.”

Speaking on Joao Palhinha, Frank added, “Palhinha came a little bit later and just gave us that little bit extra foundation, solidness, in the middle of the park.”

He also touched on Xavi Simons, noting his gradual adaptation to Premier League football. “And Xavi Simons now is growing into it (the game) more and more, (We are) seeing more of the offensive actions we like to see from him.”

Spurs still need more to reach the next level

Mohammed Kudus has already impressed as Tottenham’s highest-rated player this season, leading the league in assists and successful dribbles in Europe, beating the likes of Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.

Joao Palhinha is also dominating defensively, leading the chart for most tackles in Europe, while also being the club’s joint second top scorer.

However, it’s not a surprise that Thomas Frank needs reinforcements with the biggest gap remaining on the left flank. Tottenham are reportedly keeping tabs on Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo, who has nine goal contributions in nine games, and Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche. Striker cover is also a priority, as injuries and form issues have left the attacking line thin.

It has emerged that former Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou may not have to wait too long to be back in football.

Postecoglou’s return to the Premier League was much quicker than Spurs fans would have expected after his sacking in the summer.

However, it did not prove a happy return for the former Tottenham boss, who lasted just 39 days at Forest after replacing Nuno Espirito Santo.

Postecoglou was sacked by the Midlands club last Saturday, almost immediately following their defeat to Chelsea, with the 60-year-old leaving the City Ground without a single win in his eight games in charge.

Former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou may know his next job

According to Football Insider, Postecoglou could be an option for Celtic amid doubts over the long-term future of Brendan Rodgers. Rodgers’ current deal runs out next summer, and he has not shown an interest in extending his contract so far.

It is revealed that the former Leicester boss is growing frustrated with the lack of backing and ambition from the board, and is seriously considering walking away at the end of the campaign.

The former Tottenham Hotspur boss is mentioned as a possible replacement for Rodgers at the Glasgow giants. It is asserted that Postecoglou would ‘seriously consider’ returning to Celtic Park if offered the opportunity.

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Has Spurs’ decision to sack Postecoglou been vindicated?

Some Tottenham fans were outraged when Postecoglou was sacked after delivering the Europa League trophy, with many feeling that he had earned the right to build on his achievement.

Former Spurs chairman, Daniel Levy, revealed that Tottenham’s poor Premier League showing made it impossible to continue with Postecoglou.

Tottenham are monitoring Mikey Moore from afar, but a managerial change at Rangers could have a direct impact on his development.

Many Tottenham Hotspur fans will be keeping a close eye on the progress of one of their most highly rated academy products, Mikey Moore.

The teenager burst onto the scene under Ange Postecoglou last season, making 19 appearances for the Lilywhites in all competitions and earning widespread praise for his composure and flair on the ball.

This campaign, Tottenham opted to send the 18-year-old out on loan, with Scottish giants Rangers securing his signature in a move that was expected to provide valuable first-team experience.

Tottenham will keep a keen eye on Mikey Moore situation

Mikey Moore’s loan spell has not been smooth, with the youngster yet to make a significant impact, registering just two assists and zero goals in eleven appearances for the Scottish side.

In the last three weeks, Moore has come off the bench twice for Rangers in eight and seven minute cameos against Livingstone and Dundee United, respectively, as well as a 61-minute run-out against Falkirk.

Fortunately, Moore left his mark on the Dundee match, jinking down the right wing and registering a lovely cut-back assist for a vital equaliser.

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Rangers themselves have endured a turbulent spell of late and recently parted ways with Russell Martin, leaving uncertainty over the team’s direction. Now, the SPL side finally have a new man in charge.

Who is Danny Röhl? Moore’s new manager at Rangers

Rangers have opted for youthful exuberance over significant experience in the dugout, hiring 36-year-old Danny Röhl as their new permanent manager. To put that into perspective, Fraser Forster, who played for Spurs last season, is 37 years old.

Röhl’s only senior management experience is a two-year stint with Sheffield Wednesday, where he secured Championship survival in his first season, before climbing to 12th in his second.

For the most part, Röhl adopted a 4-2-3-1 formation or a 3-4-2-1 formation during the 2024/25 season. The former included a number 10 and two inside wingers, while the latter involved two attacking midfielders behind a striker.

Seeing as Mikey Moore can play both as a winger and an attacking midfielder, you would think the Tottenham youngster will get chances to impress over the coming weeks.

Jamie O’Hara has now provided a brutally honest assessment of Tottenham Hotspur and Xavi Simons, after the club’s latest defeat to Aston Villa.

Tottenham Hotspur’s recent defeat at home to Aston Villa has sparked a wave of discontent within the fanbase.

Spurs were lacklustre against Unai Emery’s side, letting an early lead slip as they fell to a 2-1 loss at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Many Tottenham supporters have since voiced their frustrations following the Villa defeat, with several claiming to know exactly what the problem is at the club.

Now, former Spurs midfielder Jamie O’Hara has joined in on the debate, offering a scathing review of both the performance and certain players.

Jamie O’Hara criticises Tottenham and Xavi Simons after Aston Villa defeat

Speaking to Sky Sports, Jamie O’Hara did not hold back in his criticism of Spurs’ display, describing it as both poor and uninspired.

He questioned the team’s tactics and the lack of creativity in attack, expressing disbelief at the limited approach, before slamming Xavi Simons‘ recent performances.

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He said: “Shocking, really poor. I am surprised they are not doing set pieces and long throws again because that is all I saw from us at the weekend.

“I do not mate, I am not sure about this Thomas Frank, Bridgey, the long throw situation and that sort of style of football we are playing. I can understand it to a certain degree, but we have to mix it up.

“We have got to use our creative players. Xavi Simons, Bridgey, he has not started in a Tottenham Hotspur shirt yet. He has been miles off it. He needs to be better.”

O’Hara on Tottenham’s season expectations and performances

O’Hara also shared his thoughts on what would define a good season for Spurs, making it clear that he wants more than just results – he wants consistency and identity.

Speaking further to Sky Sports, he outlined his expectations. “European football, mate. We get European football, I think you accept that from where we were, finishing 17th last season,” O’Hara said.

“But I want to see consistent performances. Our home form is terrible. I want to see consistency. I want to see a Thomas Frank team who, when we started, Bridgey, I do not know what you think, but we looked like we had energy in midfield, we looked like we were pressing high, we were playing on the front foot. Now, all of a sudden, that feels like it has changed a little bit.”