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A report has shed light on what the Lewis family and the Tottenham top brass are thinking about Thomas Frank’s future after seeing the club humiliated at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

Frank is now a man under a lot of pressure, as some of the performances he has overseen of late have been as bad as any Tottenham fans have seen over the last few years.

Spurs registered an xG of just 0.07 at the Emirates Stadium, just a few weeks after posting an even worse xG in the London derby against Chelsea.

Frank did not help himself by avoiding some questions in the post-match press conference, and there is a definite sense that the fan base is now turning on him.

Tottenham are remaining loyal to their head coach

The Telegraph have now revealed that the Lewis family have been clear that they are targeting long-term sporting success under Frank.

They are thus not expected to make any knee-jerk, short-term decisions over the coming weeks or months.

The report says that the 4-1 loss to Arsenal was described as a ‘painful day’ by Tottenham insiders.

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However, it is revealed that more than one source at Hotspur Way has insisted that the Spurs hierarchy are not panicking and have their eyes firmly set on the long-term.

Spurs hierarchy may have Frank sack decision foisted on them

During his time as Arsenal chief, Vinai Venkatesham showed faith in Mikel Arteta despite the Spaniard struggling in his first two and a half seasons, and that has borne fruit for the Gunners.

One suspects that he will be inclined to do the same at Tottenham, having himself played a part in the hiring of Frank.

However, if the supporters turn on the Dane and the atmosphere becomes toxic at the stadium (which it is already on the verge of being), the Spurs top brass will have no choice but to pull the plug on this project.

Tottenham Hotspur fans will not like the latest update on Antoine Semenyo’s future ahead of the January transfer window.

Spurs’ struggles of late have increased the necessity of making significant reinforcements to their squad in January.

The player that most Tottenham fans want to see brought through the door is Antoine Semenyo, who has a £65m release clause in his contract with Bournemouth.

According to various sources, Spurs are in a three-horse race with Man City and Liverpool for Semenyo’s signature ahead of the January window.

Liverpool have held concrete talks with Tottenham target Antoine Semenyo

It has now been revealed by Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg that Liverpool have stepped up their pursuit of the Bournemouth winger ahead of the January window.

Plettenberg says that Liverpool are ‘seriously working’ to activate Semenyo’s release clause and have already held ‘concrete talks’ regarding a January deal.

While the journalist adds that the Reds face ‘heavy competition’ for the 25-year-old, and that ‘other top English sides are involved’ in the race, he does not reveal the identity of those clubs.

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Spurs are not confident of landing Semenyo in January

Last week, it was reported by TEAMtalk that Tottenham are fearful of competition from Liverpool for Semenyo’s signature.

As a result, it was explained that the Lilywhites had identified alternatives to the Ghana international.

The Tottenham players have been spotted on the training pitches at Hotspur Way this morning as Thomas Frank prepares his side for their UEFA Champions League tie against Paris Saint-Germain.

Thomas Frank will be hoping his Tottenham Hotspur side can bounce back following their 4-1 defeat at the hands of Arsenal in the Premier League.

But it does not get any easier for the Dane, who is now preparing for a trip to the French capital to take on Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain.

The Parisians are in good form, having won three of their opening four league phase ties, with their only defeat coming in their last encounter against Bayern Munich.

Tottenham, on the other hand, remain unbeaten in the Champions League after having drawn two and won two of their four league phase ties, including an emphatic 4-0 win over Copenhagen.

Tottenham have continued their training preparations

Thomas Frank and his backroom staff were seen putting the Tottenham first-team squad through their paces at Hotspur Way on Tuesday morning as preparations continue for their trip to the Parc des Princes to face PSG.

Among those involved in the session were:

Guglielmo Vicario, Antonin Kinsky, Ben Davies, Pedro Porro, Kota Takai, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Kevin Danso, Destiny Udogie, Lucas Bergvall, Jaoao Palhinha, Archie Gray, Brennan Johnson, Djed Spence and Radu Dragusin, Pape Matar Sarr, Rodrigo Bentancur, Xavi Simons, Dane Scarlett, Mohammed Kudus, Richarlison, Randal Kolo Muani and Wilson Odobert.

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For those wondering how to watch PSG vs Tottenham, the match is scheduled for Wednesday, November 26, with kick-off set for 8:00pm BST.

The match will be broadcast live in the United Kingdom on TNT Sports 3.

Jamie O’Hara has not held back in his criticism of Thomas Frank’s tactics after Tottenham Hotspur were drubbed by Arsenal at the Emirates.

Many predicted that the North London derby would be a cagey affair, and it was clear that Tottenham were always going to sit back and play on the counter-attack.

However, not many would have forseen just how unadventurous and negative the Lilywhites were, with the away side content to defend the edge of their box and lob aimless balls forwards for their forwards to chase.

The tactics did not work as Arsenal managed to break down Tottenham and do so emphatically, managing to put four past their North London rivals.

Jamie O’Hara questions Tottenham’s negative mentality

O’Hara conceded that the Lilywhites do not have enough quality to go toe-to-toe with their fierce rivals.

However, the former Spurs midfielder was alarmed by the negative mentality that Frank’s men showed and suggested that they should have at least had a go.

O’Hara wrote on social media platform, X: “Shocking display, negative mentality went to try and draw the game because the manager knows we don’t have enough quality, alarming, serious eye brows raised with that, would you rather just try and have a go? Regardless we ain’t good enough and Arsenal are million miles ahead.”

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Eberechi Eze makes Spurs pay

What will irk Spurs fans is that Arsenal’s hero on the night was Eberechi Eze, who the Lilywhites were close to landing in the summer.

Eze famously turned down Tottenham in favour of a move to Arsenal after Frank’s men appeared to have clinched a deal for the England international at one stage.

In stark contrast, the attacking midfielder whom Spurs signed instead, Xavi Simons, did not get into their starting line-up and struggled to have much say on the game when he was introduced at half-time.

Tottenham Hotspur will be looking to settle an old score in Paris as Thomas Frank prepares his side for a pivotal Champions League night.

Revenge has to be on the mind of Tottenham Hotspur when they travel to take on Paris Saint-Germain in matchday five of the Champions League.

The Parisians prevented Tottenham from getting their hands on another European trophy when the two sides met in the UEFA Super Cup back in August.

Spurs led for most of the tie, but a sleeping giant woke up in the dying moments, turning the contest on its head with PSG coming from two goals down to win on penalties.

Wednesday’s encounter offers Tottenham a chance to get one over the French champions, and a victory will do Thomas Frank’s side a load of good given their recent defeat at the hands of Arsenal.

We have now attempted to predict Tottenham’s starting XI for their clash with PSG.

Predicted Tottenham XI for PSG clash

Goalkeeper – Guglielmo Vicario: The Italian was between the sticks in the league fixture against Arsenal, where he conceded four and he will be hoping for a different outcome against PSG.

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Right-back – Pedro Porro: The full-back sat out Spurs’ last game as Frank opted for Djed Spence instead, but we expect Porro to return to the starting XI on Wednesday.

Centre-back – Cristian Romero: It was a poor defensive display against Arsenal, and Romero was just as bad as anyone else on the pitch, but he should feature here before missing out at the weekend because of his suspension in the league.

Centre-back – Micky van de Ven: We expect Frank to ditch his back three and so we could see van de Ven be Romero’s centre-back partner.

Left-back – Destiny Udogie: The Italian did keep Saka quiet for most of the game against the Gunners last time out. He offers some attacking threat down the left, and we expect Frank to be more attacking here, and as such, Udogie should feature.

Pivot midfielder – Joao Palhinha: One of the few players to have performed well against Arsenal, although it was a little too late, as it was in the second half, he looked to play with some fight. He should continue in that holding midfield role.

Pivot midfielder – Pape Matar Sarr: Rodrigo Bentancur was poor against Arsenal, often struggling to deal with Eze and Merino. Frank could freshen things up in the middle of the park, and Sarr could come in.

Centre midfielder – Xavi Simons: The Dutchman missed out as Frank opted for a 3-4-3 formation, but we expect Simons to feature against his former side on Wednesday in that number ten role.

Right winger – Mohammed Kudus: Remains a bright spark for Tottenham and should continue out on the right in this encounter.

Striker – Randal Kolo Muani: Got a few minutes under his belt after speculation that he was set for an extended period on the sidelines. He should return to the starting XI with his protective gear on, of course.

Tottenham Hotspur now turn their attention back to Europe after their bruising derby defeat, with a crucial Champions League trip to Paris looming and plenty riding on how Thomas Frank manages his side under pressure. Here’s how to watch the clash against PSG.

Tottenham Hotspur’s focus shifts to continental matters following their 4-1 defeat at the hands of Arsenal, a result that has only intensified the scrutiny on Thomas Frank heading into a demanding midweek fixture.

Paris Saint-Germain will be looking to compound Frank’s problems, while the Tottenham boss will be desperate to avoid another heavy setback as the schedule tightens and performances continue to be questioned.

Spurs currently sit tenth in the league phase table, with one point separating them from defending champions PSG, who occupy fifth place going into this round of fixtures.

When and where PSG vs Tottenham takes place

Tottenham will be visiting the Parc des Princes on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm (UK time).

How to watch PSG vs Tottenham in the Champions League

Supporters in the United Kingdom can watch PSG vs Tottenham live on TNT Sports 3.

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Team news for PSG and Tottenham

Given that it is a Champions League tie, Thomas Frank is currently only without Dominic Solanke and Ben Davies, who are the only injured players registered for the competition. while Brennan Johnson sits out the match as a result of a one-match suspension following his red card against FC Copenhagen.

The other absentees have not been registered for the Champions League, so their absence changes little for Wednesday’s matchday squad.

PSG will be without Achraf Hakimi, who is sidelined with an ankle issue, while Desire Doue is out with a thigh injury, and Ousmane Dembele is a doubt for the clash with a thigh problem that has left him racing to prove his fitness for the meeting with Spurs.

Spurs Web prediction for PSG vs Tottenham

These two sides are locking horns for the second time this season. Tottenham faced PSG earlier in the campaign in the UEFA Super Cup, and it was the Parisians who edged it on penalties following a 2-2 draw after ninety minutes.

PSG are the stronger side on paper and come into this tie having won three of their four Champions League matches this season, although they suffered a setback against Bayern in their most recent outing.

Spurs arrive unbeaten with two draws and two wins, and their last European match was a victory against Copenhagen, yet given their dismal display against Arsenal, it is hard to see how they come out on top here, which is why we will be backing PSG to win.

A former Tottenham official has revealed what the feeling inside the North London club is about Thomas Frank as pressure continues to mount on him following the defeat at Arsenal.

The Frank era seems eerily similar to Nuno Espirito Santo’s stint at Tottenham a few years ago.

Both managers had positive starts built on defensive solidity, but just like it did for Nuno, the results are now on a downward trajectory, and serious questions are being asked about Tottenham’s ultra-defensive style of play.

Additionally, the atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium appears toxic, just like it was in the early months of the 2021-22 season, and if Frank does not turn things around soon, he may suffer the same fate as the Portuguese coach.

Are Tottenham considering sacking Thomas Frank?

A couple of weeks ago, it was reported that the Tottenham board remain confident that Frank is the right man for the job and are backing him to turn things around.

Now, former Tottenham scout Mick Brown, who remains well connected at Hotspur Way, has revealed that the 52-year-old still has the backing of the Spurs board, although he admitted that the pressure is growing on the Dane.

When asked if Frank’s job could be under threat, Brown told Football Insider: “That defeat against Arsenal has definitely piled the pressure on Frank. But if we forget that game for a second, they’re not in a bad position in the league, they’re without some key players and they’ve earned some impressive results.

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“It hasn’t been a perfect start by any means, but despite that result, there are some positives to look at. So from Tottenham’s point of view, I don’t think they’re planning to sack him at any stage soon.

“Obviously, losing badly against Arsenal is always going to have a huge impact on the manager both from the club and the fans because they’re not happy. Then the question becomes whether you write that off as a bad day at the office, or if it’s bigger than that are there are real concerns.

“That’s going to be one to keep an eye on over the next few weeks, because if they keep losing and the fans aren’t happy, then that often leads to the manager facing the axe.”

Will Spurs have second thoughts about backing Frank in January?

It has been reported over recent weeks that Tottenham are ready to break the bank for a statement attacking signing in January.

New Tottenham sporting director, Fabio Paratici, recently hinted that he will look to deliver the players Frank wants to add to his squad.

However, if Spurs’ struggles continue, and the former Brentford boss struggles to turn things around, the Lilywhites may be hesitant to back him with big funds in January.

An injury update has now been given on some members of Thomas Frank’s squad as Tottenham Hotspur head into a flurry of fixtures.

Thomas Frank, after a long time, gave a positive injury update on his Tottenham squad ahead of his side’s north London derby encounter with Arsenal.

Mohammed Kudus returned to the starting XI, while Randal Kolo Muani, Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray were all included in the matchday squad.

These injury boosts did not help Tottenham’s case as a relentless Arsenal beat Spurs 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium in what is Frank’s biggest defeat as Tottenham boss.

Still, several Tottenham players remain out, and the Standard has now provided an injury update on the rest of Frank’s squad.

Solanke remains sidelined, and last week the Tottenham man, in an interview, refused to put a timeline on his return date as he continues to work his way to full fitness, and as such, the striker’s return to action remains unknown.

Dragusin is another player who is working his way back to full fitness. The Romanian has been nursing an ACL problem since January, but took a positive step in his return, playing in a behind-closed-doors encounter during the international break against Leyton Orient.

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It is understood that he could make his return this weekend against Fulham, when Cristian Romero serves his one-game suspension after picking up five yellow cards.

Spurs have been struggling with creativity and will be desperately looking to get Dejan Kulusevski back fit.

Frank had previously revealed that the Swede could return before next year. There was also a clip of Kulusevski training on the grass shared by Destiny Udogie, and that could mean he is edging closer to a return. The publication, however, believes that Kulusevski could return in December.

Spurs injury concerns over Takai, Ben Davies, James Maddison and Yves Bissouma

Takai has yet to play for Tottenham since his move to north London, and Frank revealed before the Arsenal clash that the Japan international is back on the training pitch.

A return could be imminent, and next month, December is the timeline given for the centre-back to make a return.

Ben Davies has also not featured for Tottenham in the last seven games due to a hamstring problem that saw him withdraw from the Wales national team.

Frank had stated that the defender could be out for four to five weeks following his setback, but after the latest scare, his return has been pushed back a tad, and December has been pencilled in as his return date.

Ramon Vega has made up his mind on Thomas Frank after the Dane presided over another poor performance away at Arsenal.

As we have come to expect, the Spurs head coach talked a good game in the lead-up to the North London derby, but his team looked anything but brave on the pitch.

The game was not dissimilar to a cup tie involving a top Premier League side and a second or third-tier side, with Tottenham happy to defend their box and pump aimless balls forward for their forwards to chase.

It was almost a carbon copy of the shocking display that Spurs delivered in the London derby against Chelsea three weeks ago, but they were made to pay this time, with Arsenal emerging 4-1 winners.

Ramon Vega says Thomas Frank is not a Tottenham manager

While Tottenham’s position in the Premier League table and the Champions League is far from alarming, what has concerned Spurs fans from the start of the season is the lack of attacking intent.

While Frank has remained adamant that the Spurs will click as an attacking force sooner rather than later, Vega is not convinced.

In fact, the former Tottenham defender has now seen enough to be confident that Frank is simply not the right fit for the club.

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Vega wrote on social media platform X: “For me, and I don’t say it lightly as I have always supported managers as much as I can, but Frank is not for SPURS!”

Spurs are keeping faith in Frank for now

According to reports, the decision makers at Tottenham remain confident that Frank is the right man for the job, and they are willing to give him time to turn things around.

In fact, it has been reported that Spurs are prepared to back their head coach with the signings he wants in January.

However, there is no doubt that unless performances and results improve fast, it is only a matter of time before Frank starts losing the dressing room.

Tottenham Hotspur could be handed a big blow ahead of their trip to France to take on Paris Saint-Germain.

The confidence of the Tottenham first-team squad took a massive hit on Sunday as the Lilywhites suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat by Arsenal.

It was Tottenham’s first away defeat of the Premier League season, and they now have an even more challenging task next up: a trip to Paris where they will come up against PSG in the Champions League.

A few days ago, reports in France suggested that Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, Desire Doue, and Ousmane Dembele could all be ruled out of the Spurs clash due to injury.

Positive signs for Ousmane Dembele ahead of Tottenham game

However, L’Equipe claim there is some good news for PSG ahead of their clash against the North London outfit.

It is revealed that Dembele recovered from his calf injury and trained with his PSG teammates on Friday.

Even though the 28-year-old did not feature against Le Havre on Saturday, he is said to be feeling ‘positive’ ahead of the club’s Champions League clash on Wednesday.

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A PSG insider told the outlet about the former Barcelona star’s fitness: “He knows his body well. We’ll see on Monday and Tuesday. There are three days left. After that, it will be up to the coach to decide.”

Another big loss could be hard for Spurs to recover from

While Tottenham are unbeaten in the Champions League this season, the reality is that they could have easily lost both of their away matches at Bodo/Glimt and Monaco.

Following the drubbing at the Emirates, the Spurs players may not believe that they stand a chance of keeping PSG out for 90 minutes.

The worry for Frank would be that another big loss could seriously dent the players’ morale and would be very difficult to recover from.