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Thomas Frank has now revealed whether Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall have done enough to start together for Tottenham in the Premier League.

Thomas Frank rang the changes ahead of Tottenham Hotspur’s clash with Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, as he sought a response from his team.

Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray were amongst those who came into Frank’s side, as the Dane reverted from his 3-4-3 setup in the derby day defeat last weekend to Arsenal.

Both youngsters have had their struggles after being sidelined because of injuries, but their return to the side brought some much-needed energy and freshness to Tottenham’s game.

Thomas Frank reveals whether Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall are ready for Premier League starts

The duo were involved in Tottenham’s opening goal, following a neat exchange at the byline before Gray picked out Randal Kolo Muani at the back post, who then assisted Richarlison for the opener.

Gray was also involved in the second for Spurs, as his glancing touch was headed onto the crossbar before it fell kindly to the feet of Kolo Muani, who volleyed home.

Such performances will not go unnoticed, and Tottenham boss Thomas Frank has opened up on whether the pair could be involved at the weekend against Fulham.

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Speaking to the official Tottenham channel, Frank introduced his thoughts by highlighting the level required to start in the Premier League before offering a firm indication of what their midweek showing meant to him.

He said, “I think if you perform like you did against the European champions away from home, you are ready to start in the Premier League.”

Tottenham selection calls involving Gray and Bergvall

It remains to be seen if both players will feature again from the off as they did in the midweek.

The inclusion of both Gray and Bergvall saw some big names dropped, as Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons and Joao Palhinha were left on the bench by Frank.

Tottenham Hotspur have found out who will be refereeing their clash against Fulham on Saturday, and the North London club’s supporters will be encouraged by the announcement.

Even though Spurs conceded five goals against Paris Saint-Germain and fell to the first defeat of their Champions League campaign, they can take a few positives from Wednesday’s clash.

That is certainly the feeling that the Tottenham head coach has, with Thomas Frank pleased with the way Spurs responded after their derby humiliation last Sunday.

The Lilywhites desperately need a win at home in the Premier League, and they have what they will see as a winnable game on paper, with Fulham set to travel to N17.

Stuart Attwell will officiate Tottenham vs Fulham

The Premier League have confirmed that Stuart Attwell will referee the clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, and he will be assisted by Constantine Hatzidakis and Nick Hopton.

Michael Salisbury will be the fourth official, while VAR will be managed by Andy Madley, with Sian Massey-Ellis as the assistant VAR.

Attwell has taken charge of 23 Tottenham matches throughout his career, out of which Spurs have won 16, drawn three and lost four.

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More relevantly, Attwell has not been quick to reach for his pocket, having handed out just 40 bookings for Spurs players while never brandishing a single red card.

Senior Spurs man suspended for Fulham clash and three more are in danger

Cristian Romero is suspended for Tottenham’s clash against Fulham, having picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in the North London derby.

Mohammed Kudus, Joao Palhinha and Kevin Danso have three yellow cards to their name in the Premier League, and are edging close to a suspension.

Attwell’s tendency to avoid going to the notebook will be welcome news for the trio, who could all come into the starting line-up against Fulham after being left out against PSG.

Opta’s Supercomputer has revised its prediction on where Tottenham will finish in the league phase of the Champions League following their 5-3 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain.

Tottenham’s loss against PSG was their first defeat of the Champions League campaign, and leaves the Lilywhites with eight points after five matches.

They sit in 16th place in the table, with Spurs needing to finish in the top 24 to qualify for the knockout stages.

They are still very much in touching distance of the top eight, who will get direct passage through to the round of 16, with Sporting Lisbon in eighth place having just two points more than Thomas Frank’s side.

Opta’s Supercomputer expects Tottenham to progress to the knockout phase

Opta have now predicted based on various metrics that the Lilywhites will finish the league phase in 15th place, accumulating an expected 12.83 points.

That will mean that the North London side will have to play an additional knockout round to make it into the final 16.

The data analysis platform has given Spurs an 83.18 per cent chance of finishing in the top 24 and qualifying for the knockout stage of the competition.

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One more win may be enough for Spurs to qualify for next round

However, they may also need to win one of their two other remaining games against Borussia Dortmund at home or Eintracht Frankfurt away if they want to secure direct passage to the round of 16.

Tottenham Hotspur supporters have now delivered a fierce reaction to Cristian Romero and Rodrigo Bentancur after what unfolded at full-time in Paris.

Thomas Frank has since revealed that he was pleased with the response of his side on Wednesday night against PSG, despite the 5-3 loss.

It was indeed a much-improved performance from what was witnessed on Sunday in the north London derby, where Arsenal thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 4-1.

Against Paris Saint-Germain, however, Spurs showed some fight, going in front twice, but individual mistakes from a few players ultimately cost Frank’s men.

Tottenham fans react to Cristian Romero and Rodrigo Bentancur

Cristian Romero and Rodrigo Bentancur were poor against PSG, with the Tottenham captain responsible for three of PSG’s goals.

After the match, while other Tottenham players were applauding the away support, both Romero and Bentancur instead headed for the tunnel, and Spurs fans have now shared their reaction to that.

One fan reflected on Romero’s display and suggested he avoided the supporters, stating: “Romero knows he had a stinker and was avoiding the crowd.”

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while another felt the mood in the squad was off, adding: “They just do not look happy at the moment in general. It is not a happy squad. Something very strange going on.”

Another fan questioned Romero’s leadership with a particularly blunt take, saying: “Really?? And avoiding the cameras the last 2 games? Some leader that is.”

While one more blamed both players for the defensive issues, commenting: “They both were the reason our defence looked so bad. They know it, shameless.”

A further supporter did not hold back either, stating: “No surprise there. Been s**t both of them recently”, while another simply added: “Sell them both!”

Cristian Romero and Rodrigo Bentancur need to step up

Cristian Romero definitely needs to put in better performances in a Tottenham shirt, given his role as captain.

Bentancur, on the other hand, needs to step up, as he has been poor in recent games for Spurs, with Wednesday’s performance another in a series of subpar displays.

Joe Hart has made an interesting comment about the system that Tottenham Hotspur employed in their 5-3 Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain.

Frank has stuck with the 4-2-3-1 in most matches this season and has occasionally played five at the back, as he did at the Emirates last Sunday.

However, against PSG, the Tottenham boss used a new system, with the Lilywhites setting up in a 4-2-2-2 with a narrow midfield, while Randal Kolo Muani partnered Richarlison upfront.

Although Spurs ended up on the losing side, one can argue that the tactical change worked, given the fact that they held their own for large parts of the game.

Joe Hart claims Tottenham cannot play the same system against Fulham

The Lilywhites certainly looked a lot more aggressive and offered more going forward than they did in the North London derby, with Frank seeing plenty of positives in Tottenham’s performance against PSG.

However, Hart does not believe that the Dane can afford to play the same team at home against Fulham on Saturday.

The former Spurs goalkeeper suggested that two Tottenham players have to come back into Frank’s starting eleven against the Cottagers.

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Hart told TNT Sports 3 (26/11/25): “I can’t see them (Tottenham) using it against Fulham, they’ve got to look to use their attacking players and their attacking flair, I think fair enough, maybe Newcastle away.

“I think teams accept that, when they’re coming up against it, but I don’t think the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be ready for a defensive 4-4-2, and they need to be on that front foot on Saturday night.

“I think the likes of Kudus are going to be very important to get into the team, and they need to find a way to get Xavi Simons in.”

Thomas Frank will be relieved by Spurs’ improving injury situation

According to Transfermarkt, Tottenham have been the worst-hit side with injuries across Europe’s top five leagues this season.

That is perhaps one of the factors that have not been considered enough by pundits and fans while assessing Frank’s start to life at Tottenham.

Thomas Frank has lavished praise on two Tottenham young guns after their performance in the Champions League clash at Parc de Princes on Wednesday.

For several months now, Tottenham fans have been calling on Frank to break up the Joao Palhinha-Rodrigo Bentancur partnership, due to their shortcomings in possession.

The Dane decided to do just that against PSG, leaving Palhinha out of his starting eleven and handing starts to both Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall.

Sarr also found a place in Frank’s starting line-up, with the Lilywhites setting up in a 4-2-2-2 formation, with Randal Kolo Muani partnering Richarlison upfront.

Thomas Frank reveals what stood out about Tottenham duo Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall

Gray and Bergvall did not look fazed against the reigning European champions, showing bravery in possession and bursting forward whenever they got the opportunity to do so.

Frank admitted that he has always believed in the talent of the two teenagers, but confessed that their mentality and character stood out against PSG.

When he was asked about the fearlessness of Gray and Bergvall, the Tottenham boss told Football.London: “Very impressive. Two young players, said from the beginning, that I believe a lot in. Archie was there ready before Monaco and then unfortunately picked up the calf injury. So we’ve been waiting for him to be ready again.

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“Today, he showed a lot. The way the two of them set up the first goal was also joyful to watch, but the mobility, technical, ball handling, mentality, character, I liked it.”

Frank reveals reason for his midfield selections against PSG

Wednesday’s clash in Paris was just the second time that Sarr, Bergvall and Gray have started together this season.

Frank explained that he decided to play the trio since he wanted Tottenham to press PSG man-to-man and have running power in the middle of the park.

When asked about playing the three Spurs youngsters in midfield, Frank responded: “I think the main bit was a little bit the game plan that we wanted for running midfielders. Not a winger, just because of the dynamic to follow their man-man pressure.

“That was one thing. And then because I knew when we wanted them in these open spaces, they’re such willing runners, that definitely helped in the spaces they created from there.”

Luis Enrique has complimented Tottenham Hotspur for one key aspect of their game in the 5-3 Champions League thriller on Wednesday night.

It was not to be forTottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night as PSG sealed a 5-3 victory in a rematch of the UEFA Super Cup.

Spurs took the lead twice during the game thanks to two very well taken goals scored by Richarlison and Randal Kolo Muani respectively.

However, Thomas Frank’s team began to struggle in defence and ended up conceding five goals, adding to the woes of the North London derby defeat.

Luis Enrique heaps praise on Tottenham Hotspur

Despite Tottenham’s vulnerability at the back being exposed, PSG manager Luis Enrique has praised them for the way they defended in the early stages of the game.

He has also commented on his own team’s defence, insisting it was not good enough on the night, despite PSG claiming all three points.

Enrique described Tottenham’s opening goal as “incredible” before adding (Football London): “We didn’t defend very well, [but the goal was] well played really. This was the first one. Second one a set piece and the third was Vitinha’s assist.

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“There are no easy games in the Champions League. Tottenham also played a really good game. Their defensive organisation in the first half was excellent.”

The Spaniard was asked whether this was a game to judge Ligue 1 champions PSG against the standard of the Premier League.

He said: “I’m not here to judge any teams. Teams in the Premier League are at a high level but it is a competition that’s very long and we will see in March which teams will be there.”

“I know Arsenal are first in both competitions, they don’t concede many goals and are at a very high level, but we must be careful.”

Spurs repeated the same old defensive mistakes

Some of the goals Tottenham conceded against PSG were giveaways, with Cristian Romero and Pape Matar Sarr guilty of mistakes.

Others were a result of brilliance from Vitinha, but Spurs should not have allowed the talented midfielder to have so much space to be able to get his shots away. It felt just like a re-run of Tottenham’s previous meeting with PSG, as Frank’s side backed off from the attacker.

Spurs were much braver against PSG than they were at the Emirates Stadium, but there has to be a willingness to close down. Otherwise, the good defensive structure Enrique has referred to does not count for anything.

Thomas Frank has confirmed that one of his best players against PSG in the Champions League is fit enough to start again for Tottenham this weekend.

Tottenham Hotspur’s last outing did not end in a win, but there were a few positives to take from their encounter with Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

Randal Kolo Muani’s display stands out as the most notable, after the forward scored a brace and grabbed an assist, which helped Tottenham score three against the French champions.

Spurs fans were left pleased with the forward’s showing, with many supporters even calling for Kolo Muani to start at the weekend against Fulham.

Thomas Frank reveals if Randal Kolo Muani will start for Tottenham against Fulham

Tottenham fans will be expecting a victory against London rivals Fulham, as they will want their side to get back to winning ways.

Thomas Frank has now revealed that Kolo Muani is in line for a start this weekend, which will delight supporters who were impressed by his midweek performance.

Speaking to the official Tottenham channel, he explained that the forward is ready to feature from the outset, while also touching on the challenge of managing the quick turnaround between fixtures.

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Frank said, “Yeah, he will be fit enough to start against Fulham. I think he performed well, his best performance so far.

“That is the challenge we are embracing, three days between games, how can we find the perfect balance between games in energy, intensity, the right structure on the pitch. It is a nice coaching challenge.”

Kolo Muani’s overall play earns praise from Thomas Frank

Frank also shared his thoughts on the forward’s overall performance against Paris Saint-Germain, and he highlighted the link-up play and sharpness the forward delivered in key moments.

Speaking about the Frenchman, he broke down the actions that impressed him most, from the awareness around Richarlison’s goal to the pace shown for his second.

He added: “It was exciting. You just see the link-up play last night. The exciting thing was around the first goal, the vision with the header towards goal for Richy.

“His first goal, quick reactions and finishing. Then showed the pace and clinical in the finish. Now it is about doing it consistently, every game.”

Thomas Frank has now provided an injury update on the fitness of Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski ahead of Tottenham Hotspur’s busy schedule.

Tottenham Hotspur are moving into the busiest stretch of the campaign, and the schedule is about to intensify for every club, which naturally means squad depth will be tested.

This is the point in the season where rotation becomes crucial, especially with so many matches lined up between now and March, and managers across the league will be relying heavily on the size of their squads.

Thomas Frank will be hoping that his group is robust enough to cope with the load as Spurs aim to navigate this run without losing ground.

Tottenham’s injury crisis has eased slightly, although several players remain unavailable. Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski, Ben Davies, Yves Bissouma and Kota Takai are still sidelined, which continues to leave gaps in key areas of the pitch.

Given Spurs‘ struggles in the final third, many supporters are eager to know when Solanke and Kulusevski will return to action.

Frank touched on the situation and, while he made it clear that he is keen to have them back, he explained that he will not commit to any timeframe.

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Speaking to the official Tottenham channel, he said: “It is part of it. We get judged when we walk into a fantastic club like this. There are expectations every day, on every performance. That is part of the game.

“No problem with that. I would love to have them ready to play for us, but they are unavailable, other players need to step up. It is much easier to say they are in, when available, rather than put a timeframe on it.”

Spurs need others to step up while Kulusevski and Solanke recover

While Frank refuses to set a return date for Kulusevski and Solanke, reports have claimed that both players could be back in December, although even that will require patience as they will need time to adjust to the demands of Tottenham’s new manager.

It is now on those who are fit to shoulder the responsibility, and Randal Kolo Muani did exactly that against Paris Saint-Germain last time out, offering a reminder of what he can bring when trusted through the middle.

If he can deliver that level consistently, then the absence of Solanke and others will not be felt as sharply as expected.

Thomas Frank has now provided an injury update on the fitness of his Tottenham Hotspur players ahead of this weekend’s derby clash with Fulham.

Thomas Frank’s side has managed just one win in their last five outings in all competitions, and the pressure is mounting on the Dane to turn Spurs‘ fortunes around, especially with a London derby on the horizon.

Tottenham currently find themselves in ninth place, but only three points separate them from 14th-placed Newcastle United, which highlights how tight the middle of the table remains at this stage of the campaign.

A victory against Fulham will be crucial for Frank, who has suffered two defeats in his last two London derbies, including a heavy 4-1 thrashing against Arsenal that has left supporters demanding a response.

Tottenham injury news as Thomas Frank assesses his squad

Paris Saint-Germain made it nine goals conceded in two games on Wednesday night, putting five past Frank’s men in a difficult outing that exposed Tottenham’s defensive frailties.

But it was not all gloom, as Randal Kolo Muani grabbed a brace and an assist against his parent club, announcing himself to the Tottenham faithful.

Games are now set to come thick and fast as we head into the festive period, and Frank will need all his players to be fit and ready, which makes squad availability even more crucial.

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The Dane has now provided an injury update on his squad ahead of the Fulham clash. Cristian Romero is suspended after picking up five yellow cards in his opening twelve games.

Radu Dragusin continues to make progress after playing in a behind-closed-doors game after spending the last eight months sidelined, but it remains to be seen if he will make the matchday squad.

Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski, Ben Davies and Kota Takai have their returns pencilled in for December.