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Thomas Frank has defended Pedro Porro after the Spaniard’s behaviour drew criticism from Tottenham Hotspur fans following the 2-1 defeat to Fulham.

Despite Tottenham’s continued poor performances at home, a lot of the focus has been on the drama unfolding after the full-time whistle.

Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence famously ignored Thomas Frank after Tottenham’s last home defeat to Chelsea, and it is now another Spurs defender’s behaviour that was under the scanner on Saturday.

Boos were ringing around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after Spurs fell to their fourth home defeat of the season against Fulham, and one Tottenham star’s frustrations boiled over.

Thomas Frank reacts to Pedro Porro’s angry gesture to Tottenham teammate

Porro was seen screaming at Lucas Bergvall after the full-time whistle against Fulham when the Swede went over to applaud the supporters.

Needless to say, the Spaniard’s behaviour has not been well received by the fans, but Thomas Frank insisted that he did not see the incident and put it down to frustration on the right-back’s part.

When asked about Porro’s reaction, the Tottenham boss said (via Sky Sports): “I didn’t see the incident, so I don’t know exactly. We are in a tough spell right now, and for my players it is about being as calm as possible and doing everything we can to work through it.”

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Frank criticises Spurs fans for booing during the game

The Tottenham head coach has also made a controversial declaration after seeing his side lose again at home. Frank blasted Spurs fans for booing Guglielmo Vicario during the game, insisting that it is ‘unacceptable’ to jeer your own players in the middle of a match.

The Spurs boss even suggested that those who booed Vicario “cannot be true Tottenham fans”, claiming that any boos should be restricted to after the full-time whistle.

He said: “I didn’t like that our fans booed at him straight after and a few times after that. They can’t be true Tottenham fans because everyone supports each other when you’re on the pitch and we do everything we can to perform. I’m fine with them booing after the match, no problem, but not during. That is unacceptable in my opinion.”

Pedro Porro cut a frustrated figure after Tottenham Hotspur fell to another home defeat in the Premier League on Saturday.

The evening started off poorly for the home side, with a deflected Kenny Tete strike and a mistake by Guglielmo Vicario seeing Fulham race into a 2-0 lead within six minutes.

Spurs hardly created any opportunities for the remainder of the half and were booed off by their supporters at the interval.

Things did improve after the half-time break, with Mohammed Kudus pulling one back on 59 minutes, but that proved to be a mere consolation for Tottenham, who fell to their fourth home loss of the season in six league games.

Video: Pedro Porro screams at Lucas Bergvall after Tottenham’s loss to Fulham

The boos were deafening at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after the full-time whistle as Porro and his teammates cut dejected figures.

Lucas Bergvall decided to applaud the home fans, but that appeared to anger the Spaniard.

The Tottenham right-back screamed ‘Lucas’ on several occasions, seemingly in an effort to stop Bergvall as the teenager walked around the pitch to show his appreciation to the fans.

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Pape Sarr then attempted to calm Porro down before the right-back stormed straight down the tunnel.

Spurs players are not enjoying home atmosphere

At the start of the season, Thomas Frank called for Tottenham to make their stadium a fortress, but it has proven to be the exact opposite.

The supporters are making their displeasure clear, and that is seemingly putting even more pressure on the Spurs players.

It is a vicious cycle, with the atmosphere becoming more toxic with each passing game, and it is clear that the Tottenham players are not enjoying playing in front of their own fans.

Amid frustration and booing from Tottenham Hotspur fans, Pape Matar Sarr has now taken to social media to send a clear message.

Tottenham Hotspur fans will have been hoping for much better performances from their side this season, following their abysmal league campaign last term, where they finished 17th.

Spurs started this season in really good fashion, but results in the last few weeks have been poor, with Spurs managing just one win in their last five league games.

Recent results have left Tottenham fans frustrated, with boos ringing loud around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium three times already this season after poor displays from Thomas Frank’s side.

Pape Matar Sarr sends message to Tottenham fans

It was more of the same on Saturday night when Fulham faced off against Spurs, with the Cottagers beating the Lilywhites 2-1 to take all three points.

Boos were once more a theme across the stadium, with fans far from satisfied with the performances of their players.

Spurs midfielder Pape Matar Sarr has now sent a message to Tottenham fans in a post on Instagram, where he acknowledged the frustration in the stands and urged supporters to stay united.

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As shared on his Instagram page, he said: “In this time we have to stick together and keep pushing forward. The frustration is shared, and we know we have to be better. Thank you for staying with us, we never take your support for granted.”

Messages about support from Spurs players are not new

Such messages are not entirely new to Spurs supporters, who were met with these sorts of social media comments last season after defeats.

They are now back, and it is not just Sarr who has sent a message to fans, with Guglielmo Vicario also taking to social media to galvanise the support.

Tottenham have slipped from their early-season rhythm under Thomas Frank, and Jamie O’Hara has now shared a blunt verdict on the club’s worrying downturn.

Tottenham Hotspur’s high start under Thomas Frank has quickly gone downhill, as results have been poor in recent weeks.

Spurs were in the top five in August, but at the moment, they are edging closer to the bottom half of the table under the new boss, Thomas Frank.

Their 2-1 defeat against the London side Fulham has only compounded Frank’s pressure with boos echoing around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and it is not the first time.

Jamie O’Hara questions Tottenham form under Thomas Frank

Jamie O’Hara has now delivered a strong verdict on Tottenham’s slump and suggested that both the manager and squad are falling short.

He hinted that the scale of the job is exposing Frank, the 52-year-old who is only managing a top six side for the first time in his career.

O’Hara said: “I am starting to think the job is too big for Thomas Frank, but our recruitment has been so bad, these players just are not good enough, most of them are way off it, big problems.”

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Spurs transfer plans heading into January

The January transfer window is edging closer, and Tottenham has some big decisions to make going into the window.

Reports claim that Tottenham are keen to strengthen several areas of their squad, including at the striker position and out wide.

Semenyo has been heavily linked with a move to Spurs, while at the back, there have been talks of a new goalkeeper being signed.

Tottenham will now have to sign top-quality players, not youngsters finding their feet if they are to turn things around and compete with the very best.

Tottenham are trying to rebuild under Thomas Frank, but patience among the fans is beginning to thin after another bruising home setback.

Thomas Frank’s misery as Tottenham Hotspur boss continued as his side suffered yet another home defeat, this time at the hands of London rivals Fulham.

The Cottagers were immense at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, taking the game to Spurs from the very start, and their intensity was rewarded with two early goals inside the opening five minutes.

Frank’s side is now positioned just above the dotted line that separates them from the bottom half of the table, which only piles further pressure on him heading into a demanding run of fixtures.

Tottenham fans react to Thomas Frank after Fulham loss

Spurs fans have not been best pleased with the performance of their side, as there were boos around the stadium following the defeat to Fulham.

Many supporters have now taken to social media to give their take on whether Thomas Frank deserves to remain in the Spurs dugout.

One fan said: “Out. Like as a guy but job is far too big for him. But the recruitment and alot of the players we have needs serious questions asking.”

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Another added: “Out 100% this isnt the Tottenham way.” One more commented: “He was never the right choice, I never understood why so many were excited about him.”

Another added: “Not good enough. Players look pissed with him.” One more stated: “Its been so rubbish its an out for me unfortunately.”

Spurs form raises concern ahead of hectic December

Tottenham fans have every right to demand better from their boss, who has been struggling to steady the ship in recent weeks.

Spurs’ record in November in the Premier League was abysmal, as they did not manage any victory throughout the month.

Tottenham Hotspur have failed to deliver once again, but at least there were a minority of players who actually fought for the badge against Fulham.

Tottenham Hotspur’s home form in the Premier League this season has been embarrassing and this theme has recurred once once more on a grim Saturday night.

Spurs hosted Fulham, whose away record up to this point was very poor. However, like almost every other team to visit the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, they walked away with all three points.

Here are the three winners and losers from Tottenham’s disappointing 2-1 defeat against their London rivals.

Micky van de Ven delivered for Tottenham against Fulham

If Micky van de Ven decides he wants to join a better performing club next season, who could possibly blame him?

Despite a dismal team display, the Dutchman performed his defensive duties well and prevented the scoreline from getting ugly in the first half against Fulham.

The media will continue to push their agenda that van de Ven relies too much on his pace, but this should be viewed as a strength to be admired. His recoveries are essential to Tottenham and everything must be done to tie him down a new long-term contract.

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Lucas Bergvall shone in the darkness

One of the only positives about last season until Spurs won the Europa League was Lucas Bergvall and the teenage sensation continues to perform when those around him do not.

Bergvall’s display against Fulham was not on par with his strong showing in Paris, but he was still one of his team’s best players yet again.

The Swede never stops running and always does his utmost to get the team moving forwards. He also bagged a second league assist of the season, which is one positive to take from a shocking night.

Mohammed Kudus did what the Tottenham strikers could not

Randal Kolo Muani missed a good headed chance in the second half as Spurs chased an equaliser and Richarlison was not at all effective.

Neither were going to be the player to get the goal Tottenham so badly needed, then up stepped Mohammed Kudus with a superb half volley to give his team a fighting chance. Kudus has not had the best week for performances, but it was good to see him not only score, but attempt to create chances in the final third.

It was not a perfect night for Kudus, who lost nine ground duels and played 14 inaccurate crosses. However, he was still one of very few Spurs players who did something notable in attack.

Now, let’s take a look at the three losers from Tottenham 1-2 Fulham…

Archie Gray was hooked on the hour mark

Archie Gray was given his first Premier League start in some time after a very positive midweek performance against PSG. Unfortunately, he was far less effective in the London derby, without any real contributions in defence or attack.

It is not fair to blame Gray for the defeat. He came into a team failing to perform and put on a show against the champions of Europe and one underwhelming game should not dictate his future.

Unfortunately, Thomas Frank could use this as a reason to revert back to his preferred midfield system. Therefore, he could lose out on starts in future games based on Saturday night.

Guglielmo Vicario turned the Spurs fans against him

There have been moments this season when Guglielmo Vicario became the saving grace at Tottenham. The 0-0 draw with Monaco was one particular moment when the Italian bailed his side out with multiple saves.

However, he has too many poor performances and the Fulham defeat might be his biggest low points this season.

Vicario had a moment of madness, abandoning his net and giving the ball away which saw the visitors double their lead. Antonin Kinsky might not be piling on the pressure, but Vicario has to do better. He has accepted the criticism aimed in his direction, but words must be matched by actions.

Thomas Frank is on borrowed time at Tottenham

To be brutally honest, it might be for his own good if Thomas Frank is shown the door by Spurs. Like Nuno Espirito Santo, he is not a bad manager, but Tottenham does not seem to be the right fit for him.

No matter what formation Frank uses or what players are fielded, the Dane cannot deliver results. Three defeats in seven days is a really bad look, regardless of the opposition.

Of course, there is an argument to be made that Spurs created enough chances against Fulham to at least get a draw, while the second goal was the result of an individual error. However, with every defeat, it just feels more and more like Frank does not have the ability to turn things around in North London.

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has now sent a message to Spurs fans who booed him after his goalkeeping howler against Fulham.

Spurs fell to yet another defeat on Saturday night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when London rivals Fulham made the short trip to north London.

It was a performance riddled with individual errors and a lack of fight as Fulham, who have struggled on their travels all season, went away with all three points on the night.

Spurs also made it three defeats in their last three outings, conceding 11 goals in the process, a record that neither Frank nor his players will be proud of.

Guglielmo Vicario speaks on Tottenham fans’ reaction after goalkeeping error against Fulham

Guglielmo Vicario, who has been a solid performer between the sticks for Tottenham all season, had a hand to play in Fulham’s second goal of the night.

The goalkeeper found himself in no man’s land after stepping out as a sweeper keeper to mop things up, but instead of booting the ball into row Z, he opted for a risky forward pass that landed at the feet of Fulham midfielder Harry Wilson, who slotted home into an empty net.

Tottenham fans inside the stadium booed Vicario’s next few touches of the ball, with Thomas Frank arguing that real fans do not actively boo their own players.

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Frank said: “I didn’t like that our fans booed at him straight after and a few times after that. They can’t be true Tottenham fans because everyone supports each other when you’re on the pitch and we do everything we can to perform. I’m fine with them booing after the match, no problem, but not during. That is unacceptable in my opinion.”

The Spurs number one has now opened up on the reaction from fans inside the ground and stressed that the focus has to remain on the pitch, telling Sky Sports that the atmosphere and noise around him cannot dictate his performance.

He said: “It is part of football. I am a big man, I am quite older. We cannot be influenced for which is the situation in the stands.

“The fans have the right to do what they think and probably it is on us to stay more calm and focus more on ourselves.”

Tottenham form under Thomas Frank worsening with worrying trend

This is a bad defeat for Tottenham, as they have managed just one win in their last five league outings under Thomas Frank, who is coming under pressure.

The last time Tottenham managed a win in the league was back on October 26 against Everton, a victory that now feels like centuries ago.

In November, Tottenham managed just one point from four league outings, a run that has seen them go from top six to tenth in the league, and if their form continues like this, then they could very much be sucked into the bottom half of the table.

Everyone needs to step up, including the players, the manager, and the fans.

Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are both being linked with the same striker who has 19 goals and three assists in 28 games this season.

Tottenham Hotspur remain keen on strengthening their squad in the winter window, particularly in attack, given the lack of quality in that area of the pitch.

Spurs have been linked with a fair few names in the weeks and months heading into the window, but it remains unclear what the club’s preferred option is at this stage.

Fans will love Antoine Semenyo joining to strengthen the left side of the attack, while reports have linked Tottenham with Harry Kane, Rayan Viktor, Aklilouche and Dusan Vlahovic.

But a new name has now sprung up, with reports linking Tottenham with FC Midtjylland forward Franculino Dju.

Manchester United and Tottenham linked with a move for Franculino Dju

According to Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport, Tottenham Hotspur remain in the picture to sign FC Midtjylland forward Franculino Dju.

He is a Guinea-Bissau international who has a contract until 2029, and a Transfermarkt valuation of £11m (€13m). The frontman has starred for FC Midtjylland this season, managing 19 goals and three assists from 28 matches.

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However, Tottenham are not the only ones keeping tabs on the forward, with reports stating that AS Roma are looking for a new striker and have Franculino on their agenda.

According to Tipsbladet, Manchester United are also keen on signing Dju in 2026. United are shopping around for a new striker and believe Dju could be an interesting upgrade on Joshua Zirkzee.

Spurs’ view on Franculino Dju fee

Despite a modest Transfermarkt valuation, it is reported by Gazzetta dello Sport that Franculino Dju, who was valued at £17m (€20m) last summer, has now seen his transfer valuation increase to £26m (€30m). That £9m (€10m) rise in price has now seen Roma back away, but Spurs are still in the mix.

However, Tipsbladet put the striker’s price at something closer to £31.5m (€36m).

Dju’s top performances in Denmark have not only brought interest from Roma, Tottenham, and Man United, but Borussia Dortmund can also be added to his list of suitors.

Meanwhile, Everton and Bayern Munich have also been credited with interest, while Arsenal have also been named amongst those interested in the forward.

Spurs fell to yet another home defeat at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League against Fulham, piling the pressure on Thomas Frank who is struggling to steady the ship.

Let’s take a look at the five things we learned from Tottenham 1-2 Fulham:

Tottenham home form leaves Thomas Frank under pressure

Thomas Frank will definitely be feeling the heat now as things are slowly crumbling for the Dane at Tottenham, with yet another derby day defeat making it three losses in the last three London derby encounters.

Not only is it a derby defeat, but it also marks another home loss for Tottenham this season.

Of course, this poor run of home form stretches back to last season and with a defeat to Fulham, it now leaves Tottenham with three home wins from their last 20 games.

Thomas Frank had spoken about wanting to improve on Spurs’ record, but today’s performance was anything but that, as Tottenham’s lack of composure was evident from the first whistle.

So far this season, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has only seen a Tottenham win once, with Wolves the only side to have a worse home record than Spurs.

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Thomas Frank’s 4-2-2-2 formation looked dismal in the first half

Thomas Frank looks to be doubling down on this 4-2-2-2 setup as we saw it against PSG and once more for the first time in the Premier League.

However, it was an entirely different outcome in the league. As opposed to the Champions League, where Spurs looked solid at the back with the formation, keeping PSG at bay for most of the first half, in the league, it was the exact opposite.

Spurs were not defensively solid, conceding two in the opening five minutes. In attack, they were also very poor, as they did not manage a shot on target in the first forty-five minutes.

There were signs of improvement in attack when some width was added, as Spurs created more and looked more threatening.

If Frank is to stick with this setup, then he has to ensure there is a proper balance both at the back and up top.

Brennan Johnson uncertainty grows despite manager comments

Ahead of the clash against Fulham, Thomas Frank spoke openly about how Johnson is a player with qualities that can be of use to his Tottenham side.

However, despite his talk, the Welsh international remained an unused substitute throughout the game against London rivals Fulham.

Brennan Johnson was Spurs’ top scorer last season, and with his side chasing a game, one would expect that the Tottenham boss will at least throw him into the mix.

That was not the case, as Tel, Odobert, Sarr and other players were called upon, with the wide forward remaining on the bench despite scoring more times than Odobert and Tel this season for Tottenham.

If he cannot even be used as an impact sub, then the manager’s message is clear: Johnson might not be in his plans.

Micky van de Ven stood out while Tottenham defenders and Guglielmo Vicario struggled

Tottenham were abysmal in this league encounter, but one could still pick a few players who left their hearts on the pitch.

Van de Ven is one such star who was key, particularly in defence for Tottenham. Porro struggled to deal with Chukwueze, Udogie offered nothing going forward, while Danso basically kept things simple at the back.

However, van de Ven was very proactive and even prevented Fulham from going three up with his last-ditch tackle on Chukwueze, who was set to fire into an empty net having beaten Vicario.

Had the other members of the Tottenham backline shown a similar fight to that of the Dutchman, then perhaps Spurs would have come away with all three points.

Randal Kolo Muani impresses and strengthens case to lead the Spurs line

Another player who was good for Spurs was Kolo Muani at the top end of the pitch. The Frenchman showed fight and was willing to chase down loose balls.

He also was not scared to run down the channels and even take his man on when the opportunity came.

Spurs supporters in the ground often cheered the forward’s fighting spirit. He could also have grabbed a goal if his header in the second half had found its way into the bottom corner.

A solid display that will definitely have pushed him up the pecking order, making him a mainstay up front.

The full-time whistle has blown between Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham in the Premier League, and the player ratings are in.

Tottenham full-time player ratings vs Fulham

Guglielmo Vicario – The goalkeeper was well beaten for the two Fulham goals, but the second could have been prevented if he had simply booted the ball up the field. He was not threatened as much in the second half, as Marco Silva’s men looked to protect their lead. 2.

Pedro Porro – Not at his best defensively in this match-up, as the Tottenham full-back struggled to deal with Chukwueze’s threat, with the Fulham winger often getting in behind him on Spurs’ right. Offensively, he offered some threat with his deliveries into the box, creating one of Tottenham’s better chances for Kolo Muani in the second half. 6.

Kevin Danso – It was an opening five minutes to forget for Tottenham in the first forty-five, which ultimately cost them the game. Danso replaced Cristian Romero, who was suspended for this match, and he could do nothing to steady a backline that has now conceded eleven goals in their last three matches. In the second half, it was more assured, although Fulham threatened far less. 5.

Micky van de Ven – The Dutchman was one of Tottenham’s best players in the first half, as he prevented a clear goalscoring opportunity when Chukwueze rounded Vicario. It could easily have been four if not for the centre-back’s pace and recovery tackles. He had some respite in the second half as Spurs chased the game. 7.

Destiny Udogie – Had a very subpar performance and offered little for Tottenham in attack throughout the game. With Spurs chasing the match, more overlapping runs would have been expected, but none were present. 4.

Joao Palhinha – One of his poorest matches in a Tottenham shirt since signing. He offered little protection to the backline and did not come close to closing down Tete’s strike for the opener. It was no surprise that he was taken off. 4.

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Archie Gray – The midfielder did not offer much at either end of the pitch, particularly in the first half, when Fulham attacked with ease. With Tottenham chasing the match, Thomas Frank opted for more freshness in midfield and removed the youngster. 4.5.

Lucas Bergvall – Not quite as influential as he was against PSG, but he did look energetic in the second half and registered the assist for Mohammed Kudus’ strike in the second half. Went close with a flicked header at the near post from a corner. Was strange to see Frank take him off just as he was driving Spurs up the pitch. 7.

Mohammed Kudus – The Ghana international was a livewire in the first half and often looked to make things happen for Tottenham in the final third. He eventually scored for Spurs in the second half with a well-struck volley. 8.

Richarlison – The forward struggled to affect proceedings up top and did not manage a shot during his time on the pitch before being taken off. 4.

Randal Kolo Muani – Definitely the brightest of Tottenham’s forward players, as he was sharp in picking up loose balls. He had a good chance in the second half, meeting Porro’s cross with a header, but he could not direct it goalwards. 6.5.

Substitutes

Xavi Simons – Came on in place of Richarlison and had a good chance to make it 2–2 after Porro’s cutback found him in the box, but he fired over. 5.

Wilson Odobert – Replaced Archie Gray but offered little attacking thrust as Tottenham chased the match. 5.

Rodrigo Bentancur – Came on for Joao Palhinha and slotted into the pivot role as Spurs looked for freshness in midfield. 5.

Pape Sarr – Replaced Lucas Bergvall. N/A.