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The war of words between Tottenham Hotspur and Eintracht Frankfurt are now heating up ahead of the second leg, with an official from the Bundesliga club taunting the Premier League side and explaining why they will find life difficult at Deutsche Bank Park.

Tottenham Hotspur’s season very much hangs on the result of their upcoming Europa League quarterfinal, with the tie all square heading into the second leg.

Progressing to the final four will breathe new life into Spurs’ season as it will get the players and fans dreaming of lifting the trophy in Bilbao.

The noises coming out of Hotspur Way have been positive, with some Tottenham players suggesting that they can win at Frankfurt if they replicate last week’s performance.

Eintracht Frankfurt official reveals what awaits Tottenham

Frankfurt’s board spokesman Axel Hellmann has now spoken to the German media ahead of the big game and he made it clear that the Bundesliga side does not want to let this golden opportunity slip away.

He warned Spurs that an intimidating atmosphere awaits them at Deutsche Bank Park, adding that Premier League sides do not travel well in Europe.

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Hellmann told BILD (as relayed by Sport Witness): “We can now decide what this season will become. It has to be a real blow on Thursday. I definitely don’t want us to let this opportunity slip away.

“We have to force the duels on Tottenham and show from the first minute that there’s nothing to be won against us in this stadium. The stadium will be on fire.

“Whenever English clubs leave the UK, they don’t bring the same quality to the pitch. We have to put pressure on this team, including from the stands. They have to glow when they have the ball.”

Key Spurs man could return to starting eleven on Thursday

While Tottenham’s record away from home has been poor this season, Spurs fans can take heart from the fact that Dejan Kulusevski is now back from injury, with the Swede playing a cameo as a substitute against Wolves.

Ange Postecoglou has refused to rule out Kulusevski starting against Frankfurt, and there is no doubt that the 24-year-old’s inclusion will add a different kind of threat to the Lilywhites’ frontline.

The Tottenham boss also has some big selection calls to make in other parts of the pitch, with his job potentially being on the line on Thursday.

Football pundit Danny Murphy has now slammed Tottenham’s defensive mentality and professionalism after a mistake-ridden defeat to Wolves.

For all the frustration Tottenham Hotspur fans have felt this season, their 4-2 defeat at the hands of Wolverhampton Wanderers didn’t come as a shock.

So far this season, Spurs supporters have already watched their side lose 17 times in the league this campaign—and, truthfully, they’ve seen worse.

In fact, even the data-driven projections are gloomy, with one supercomputer tipping Tottenham to collect just seven points from their final six games.

Danny Murphy calls out Tottenham mentality

Speaking on BBC’s Match of the Day, Danny Murphy ripped into the Tottenham squad following their latest capitulation against Wolves.

The former midfielder didn’t hold back after mistakes from Guglielmo Vicario and Cristian Romero, saying their errors have become far too frequent while questioning the team’s mentality and professionalism.

He said: “It’s happened too many times this season and it’s not just the same player. It’s a mentality that’s wrong in their defending and their professionalism and their organisation. There are so many aspects.

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“It’s why Spurs fans are so frustrated at the moment because one week they might see a half-decent performance, then the next two games they’re all over the place and conceding left, right, and centre.

“It’s been a really bad season. I mean, some of their defending is schoolboy-ish. It was really that bad. Basic stuff. Basic stuff.”

Of course, Murphy isn’t the only one fed up with the errors of Spurs players this campaign. Tottenham supporters also turned on Romero after the full-time whistle, with many suggesting his head is already elsewhere amid links to a move away.

Spurs errors keep piling up in miserable season

This Tottenham team have every reason to hang their heads in shame after this campaign.

While Ange Postecoglou is copping a fair bit of stick, Sunday’s defeat wasn’t entirely on him—Spurs were their own worst enemy, with needless errors again proving costly.

What’s damning is that it’s become a trend. It’s not a one-off anymore; it’s who they’ve been for large stretches of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur are in desperate need of a win when they travel to take on Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany. But what happened the last time the Lilywhites went visiting Frankfurt? Let’s find out.

For Tottenham Hotspur, all attention now turns to their Europa League tie against Eintracht Frankfurt.

The Lilywhites come into this clash off the back of a rather avoidable 4-2 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers, where errors ultimately cost them dearly.

As for Frankfurt, they’ll be welcoming Spurs to Deutsche Bank Park fresh from a confident 3-0 win over relegation-threatened FC Heidenheim in the Bundesliga — a result that keeps their hopes of securing a top-four finish alive.

But what happened the last time Tottenham Hotspur went to visit Frankfurt in Germany? Let’s find out.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Eintracht Frankfurt: What happened the last time they met in Germany?

Of course, Thursday’s second-leg quarter-final Europa League encounter isn’t the first time these two sides will be locking horns in Germany, as Tottenham have played Frankfurt twice away from home in their history.

The most recent of those came during the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League group stage, with that clash ending in a goalless draw.

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But if we go back further, to the away leg prior to that fixture, Frankfurt ran out 2-1 winners in the 1981/82 Cup Winners’ Cup — a tournament that has since evolved into the Europa League.

A repeat of either of those previous away ties won’t be enough for Tottenham this time, as nothing short of a win will do if they’re to book a place in the last four.

Spurs and Frankfurt’s evolution since their last meeting

Looking back at that 2022/23 group stage clash, both clubs have come a long way. Frankfurt were then under the guidance of Oliver Glasner — now at Crystal Palace — who has been linked with the Tottenham job, given the immense pressure Ange Postecoglou is under.

Tottenham also had several key players in that lineup who have since moved on.

Here’s how Spurs lined up on the night: In goal was Hugo Lloris. The back three consisted of Clement Lenglet, Eric Dier and Cristian Romero.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Rodrigo Bentancur sat in midfield, with Emerson Royal and Ivan Perisic operating as wing-backs.

Tottenham Hotspur appear to be exploring their options between the sticks, with reports now claiming the club are keeping tabs on Yahia Fofana – just days after Guglielmo Vicario’s horror show against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Guglielmo Vicario had an afternoon to forget against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday.

The Italian goalkeeper was well below par, with costly errors leading to two of Wolves’ goals in a chaotic display that summed up Tottenham’s defensive frailties on the day.

Vicario received a damning 2/10 in our full-time match ratings – and while such performances have been few and far between, it highlighted a weakness that’s lingered under the surface – his dealing of set pieces. Of course, Vicario will no doubt be eager to swiftly move on from that performance.

Tottenham scouting Yahia Fofana after Guglielmo Vicario’s Wolves blunder

However, according to TBR Football, following Vicario’s clanger-filled outing, Tottenham Hotspur are now actively scouting Yahia Fofana – the Ivory Coast international who has been a standout performer for Angers in France.

The 24-year-old, born in Paris, has been instrumental for Angers this season, putting in a string of commanding performances that have helped them steer clear of relegation trouble in Ligue 1.

Spurs are said to be well aware of Fofana’s quality, and with the likelihood of questions beginning to mount over Vicario’s long-term status as first-choice, the club are understood to be keeping a close eye on the Ivorian’s development.

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The publication reports that Tottenham representatives were present during Angers’ 2-0 win over Montpellier at the weekend – a match that saw Fofana keep yet another clean sheet.

Fofana attracting Premier League interest beyond Spurs

Spurs aren’t the only Premier League side monitoring Yahia Fofana, with Manchester United also reportedly keen, as both of their current goalkeepers have struggled for consistency.

Newcastle United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Brentford and Nottingham Forest are also believed to have watched the Angers man in recent weeks, with his profile rapidly rising among English clubs.

According to TBR Football, BlueCo, who own both Chelsea and Strasbourg, are also keeping tabs on Fofana.

While Chelsea publicly maintains they’re not in the market for another goalkeeper, there’s noise behind the scenes about potential alternatives.

Fofana could also be of interest to Strasbourg if they decide to move on from Djordje Petrovic, currently on loan from Stamford Bridge.

The local West Bromwich Albion media have been full of praise for Tottenham Hotspur loanee Will Lankshear after only his second league start in the game against Watford.

Life away from Tottenham Hotspur hasn’t exactly gone to plan for Will Lankshear. Since making his debut against Millwall, the youngster has spent most of his time warming the bench, with opportunities to start proving hard to come by.

That changed during West Bromwich Albion’s most recent outing, where the Spurs academy gem was handed his first start in nine appearances.

Following his 74-minute display against Watford, West Bromwich Albion fans were full of praise for Lankshear, and the local media labelled his performance as “top”.

Will Lankshear earns praise after West Brom performance

The verdict from The Express and Star was emphatic for the Tottenham man: “Will Lankshear was put in from the off after Tony Mowbray basically said he was going to do so on Friday, and he didn’t disappoint with his display.

“Everything he has shown in his cameos he showed and more in his display from the start. He was strong, held the ball up so well, a real target man display. But his link-up, his running and his work rate were top-drawer. He didn’t look out of place. The only thing it lacked was a goal, and it wasn’t down to a lack of opportunities.

“Lankshear had three big chances that he will be ruing on Saturday evening. It just didn’t fall for him, and it would have been the icing on the cake of a top, top performance, but it didn’t happen. Goals will come and judging by that display, we will see more of the Spurs loanee.

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“To be honest we would have seen a lot more of him if Adam Armstrong hadn’t come in on deadline day, but that is by the by now. Impressive stuff from the youngster.”

Will Lankshear backed to follow Harry Kane path at Tottenham

That 74-minute runout was Will Lankshear’s longest spell on the pitch since sealing his loan move away from Tottenham Hotspur.

And despite his struggles for game time, former Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe remains firmly in his corner. Defoe believes Lankshear has what it takes to make a big impact at Spurs, even tipping him to be the club’s next Harry Kane.

“Will Lankshear is good too,” Defoe said. “He is a throwback number nine, a proper centre forward. He puts himself about, he has scored so many goals for the under-21s, and he is the type of striker who celebrates goals in training.

“He has a great appetite for goals, and he is hungry to keep scoring. I would like to think that after his loan spell, he will break into the first team and go on to score goals for many years at Tottenham.”

Tottenham Hotspur have just been told what their top managerial target, Adoni Iraola, is leaning towards doing this summer as the speculation over his future at Bournemouth continues to run rife.

Over the last few weeks, several outlets have been positive about Tottenham Hotspur’s chances of winning the race for the Bournemouth boss this summer.

It had been claimed by a few sources that Andoni Iraola is open to the idea of replacing Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham after his stellar work at the Vitality Stadium over the last two years.

However, a new report has now explained why Tottenham may end up being disappointed in their pursuit of the 42-year-old.

Tottenham may miss out on Andoni Iraola this summer

The Telegraph’s Mike McGrath has now confirmed that the Spanish coach will be one of the top candidates to take over at Spurs if Postecoglou leaves this summer.

However, he reveals that Iraola, who has one year left on his contract with the Cherries, may hand Daniel Levy a blow.

The journalist says that the 42-year-old is now ‘moving towards committing his immediate future to Bournemouth’, even though he is aware of interest from the likes of Tottenham.

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McGrath adds that with the South Coast club are contention for European qualification, Iraola is leaning towards staying at the club for one more season. Meanwhile, Bournemouth are also trying to convince their head coach to sign a new deal.

How Bournemouth feel about Iraola’s future

Over the last 24 hours, Mike McGrath is now the only reliable journalist who has played down the chances of the Cherries boss making the switch to Spurs.

The Athletic’s David Ornstein revealed on Monday that Bournemouth are optimistic that Iraola will stay for one more season even though their head coach is attracting interest from a number of big clubs.

It seems like Tottenham may thus have to turn their attention to the other names on the managerial shortlist.

Tottenham are in desperate need of a win this Thursday as they are set to travel to Germany for the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie. Here’s how to watch the clash between Tottenham and Eintracht Frankfurt.

After a disappointing 4-2 defeat against Wolves in the Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur’s attention now turns to the Europa League.

The Lilywhites are set to face Eintracht Frankfurt in the second leg of their Europa League tie, after both sides played out a 1-1 draw last Thursday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Coming into this game, Frankfurt remain unbeaten at home in the Europa League, while they also secured a 3-0 win against FC Heidenheim in their Bundesliga clash.

Tottenham definitely have a lot to do as they look to keep their European aspirations alive in what has been a rather bleak season.

When and where is the game?

The Europa League clash will be hosted at the Deutsche Bank Park on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The fixture is scheduled for an 8pm UK time kick-off.

How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Eintracht Frankfurt

Tottenham Hotspur vs Eintracht Frankfurt will be shown live in the UK on TNT Sports 3.

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Tottenham vs Frankfurt team news

Tottenham Hotspur have one notable absentee for Thursday, as Kevin Danso remains a doubt for this clash.

Heung-min Son — who sat out the defeat to Wolves due to a foot injury — is expected to return and should be available for selection, offering a much-needed attacking threat.

Radu Dragusin, meanwhile, is still nursing an ACL injury and remains the only long-term absentee within Postecoglou’s ranks.

As for Frankfurt, they’ve been hit with a spate of short-term injuries — and though not season-ending, they are significant enough to impact team selection.

Ansgar Knauff is struggling with a knee injury and will be out for a few days, while Eric Ebimbe is currently sidelined with gastrointestinal discomfort.

First-choice goalkeeper Kevin Trapp is battling a calf injury, and Krisztian Lisztes will miss out due to illness, with both players also expected to return within the week.

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It is definitely going to be a tough encounter for the Lilywhites as they are set to face one of their toughest European ties away from home.

Ange Postecoglou’s men performance against Wolves in the weekend did little to inspire confidence.

Tottenham fans would be hoping for a better showing on Thursday, as anything less would see the Lilywhites crashing out from the Europa League.

With a draw in the first leg, a victory is all that stands in the way of Tottenham and a place in the semi-finals.

Tottenham Hotspur were handed a rare boost against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday, as Dejan Kulusevski made a return way ahead of schedule, giving the Lilywhites something to celebrate ahead of their Europa League second-leg tie.

One could argue that there were little to no positives to take away from Tottenham Hotspur’s 4-2 loss at Molineux on Sunday.

In fact, that very defeat now marks Spurs’ 17th of the season after 32 matches, and should they fail to get eight points from their remaining six games in the league, the Lilywhites would be staring down the barrel of their lowest-ever Premier League points return.

One could even go as far as to say that should Ange Postecoglou fail to secure a victory against Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany, the writing could well be on the wall for the Australian, whose back Spurs fans might just be seeing.

Dejan Kulusevski’s return hands Tottenham a major lift ahead of Eintracht Frankfurt clash

However, the Tottenham boss has now been handed a major boost ahead of Thursday’s fixture, as injured star Dejan Kulusevski made a return for Spurs in their most recent 4-2 loss against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

This is undoubtedly one of the rare silver linings from that abysmal defeat, as Kulusevski was a major doubt ahead of the clash and was only expected to feature from the bench in the Europa League tie.

When asked about Kulusevski’s fitness, Postecoglou revealed ahead of the Wolves clash: “Deki has trained today with the players who didn’t play last night. He looked really good.

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“He’s not available this weekend [Sunday against Wolves], and he won’t start on Thursday because he’s been out for so long but he’s looking good.”

Kulusevski did make the bench against Wolves in the Premier League and managed to get a solid 15 minutes under his belt after replacing James Maddison.

Why Kulusevski must start for Spurs in Europa League quarter-final second leg

Of course, with the Swede now back on the grass, one would expect he’s handed a start against Eintracht Frankfurt. Kulusevski has definitely been one of Tottenham’s best players this season, and his availability is a weapon Spurs need to make use of.

In his brief cameo, Dejan Kulusevski completed 4/5 passes, had one touch in the opposition box, and played a pass into the final third for Tottenham. Defensively, he was just as sharp — one tackle won (1/1), one interception, three defensive actions, and two recoveries.

Tottenham Hotspur might have to keep an eye on Kevin De Bruyne’s transfer situation this summer, with the Man City star refusing to rule out a move to another Premier League team.

Over the last two years, Spurs have followed a policy of signing young, up-and-coming talents and giving the youngsters a platform to fulfil their potential.

Many Tottenham fans would be hoping that there is a slight change in course, with this young squad needing a sprinkling of experienced star quality in order to get back to competing near the top end of the table.

It turns out that Spurs might be offered a chance to sign one of the most iconic names in English football history, who has consistently won the biggest trophies in the game throughout his career.

Kevin De Bruyne opens the door to Premier League stay

Kevin De Bruyne announced last week that he will be leaving Man City when his contract expires this summer.

The Belgian will undoubtedly go down as one of the best players to ever grace the Premier League, but it turns out that his time in English football might not be done just yet.

The City star has now seemingly offered Premier League sides a come-and-get-me plea by refusing to rule out staying in the division beyond this summer.

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When asked if he sees a move to another Premier League club as an option, De Bruyne told ViaPlay (via Fabrizio Romano): “Honestly I don’t know. The decision to leave has not been long. I have to speak to them and then I will see whichever team wants me. So, I don’t know. I have no idea.”

Will Tottenham make an audacious offer for De Bryune?

One would expect many Premier League sides to reach out to the Man City man’s agent after this admission but Tottenham Hotspur are unlikely to be one of those.

The club operate within a strict wage structure and with De Bruyne being a free agent, he will demand a sizable contract, which Spurs are unlikely to offer.

That was driven home by the fact that Daniel Levy recently issued a warning about Tottenham’s unsustainable spending, which suggests that the wage structure is unlikely to be broken.

That is even before one considers whether De Bruyne would even be open to joining a club which is not competing for major honours.

A new report has shed light on how Vinai Venkatesham’s arrival will affect Daniel Levy’s role and influence at Tottenham, and many Spurs fans will not be pleased with the update.

Tottenham’s appointment of Vinai Venkatesham came out of the blue, with the club announcing out of nowhere a couple of days ago that he will join as their new CEO at the end of the season.

It remains to be seen how Venkatesham’s arrival will affect the role of senior Spurs figures such as Scott Munn and Johan Lange.

Reacting to the news, one Tottenham fan group welcomed the appointment and called for transparency on how this will affect Levy’s role, but they will not be happy to hear what has now been reported on the matter.

How Vinai Venkatesham’s arrival will affect Daniel Levy at Tottenham

The Telegraph have now claimed that the appointment of Vinai Venkatesham as Tottenham CEO has shocked a number of figures across the Premier League.

Many rival clubs are thought to be surprised that Spurs would hire an ex-Arsenal chief in such a prominent role as well as the timing of the announcement.

Interestingly, the outlet says that Venkatesham’s arrival is not expected to see Levy give up any control of Tottenham.

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The publication adds that to the contrary, the 44-year-old’s appointment is seen by many inside the game as a move by the Spurs chairman to strengthen his position.

Protests continue against Daniel Levy and Tottenham owners

If this update is true, it will not please a lot of Tottenham supporters, who have made it clear how they feel about the club’s chairman.

In fact just last week, thousands of Spurs fans marched in unison calling for Levy to leave, which is the third major protest of this kind we have seen this season.

While Tottenham fans may have been open-minded to the arrival of Vinai Venkatesham, hearing the appointment could solidify Daniel Levy’s position will not be popular.