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Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank has now opened up on the conversation he had with Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence following their snubbing him in the aftermath of the Chelsea defeat.

Tottenham Hotspur’s defeat against Chelsea at the weekend in the Premier League was a tough one to take for the Lilywhites, who had hoped to use the fixture as a statement of progress under Thomas Frank.

Supporters were left disappointed by the performance of their team at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with many booing both the players and the manager off the pitch at full-time.

The players themselves were visibly caught up in the emotions of the game, with Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence seen appearing to snub Frank as he looked to approach them, an exchange that left sections of the Tottenham fanbase appalled.

Thomas Frank addresses Micky Van de Ven and Djed Spence situation

Spurs fans had speculated that Thomas Frank was beginning to lose the dressing room following the incident, but the Tottenham boss has now addressed the situation, offering clarity on what actually took place after the final whistle.

Speaking to the club’s official website, Frank explained that the issue was discussed internally and that he remains fully supportive of both players, stressing that there is no division in the camp.

He said: “Micky and Djed came into my office yesterday, unprompted. And just said: ‘Want to say sorry for the situation.’

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“They didn’t want it to look bad or disrespectful or all of the kind of perceptions you can get in this beautiful media world. That was not the intention at all towards me or the team or the club. They were just frustrated with the performance, the loss and the booing during the game.

“If they didn’t come in, of course, I had to ask them about the situation they were walking in, what they were feeling, why they were doing it, because we all have a perception. And we are very, very good to have that strong [opinion].

“That’s because they… whatever, because their mom wasn’t well, or they didn’t like the head coach, or they were irritated with the performance, or it’s because they lost, or whatever’. We’re very, very good at that. None of us knows.

“So that would be my first question to them. How were they and why? Of course, I’m happy, because I knew the question would come today, that they were coming in, and that means they care. I think that’s very good. They care about the team, the club. In this case, me.

“I’m happy with that. So that was very good. Then we just had a good talk about a lot of things. And like with everything, we keep it internally. Like I said to the players when I said that before, it will be very, very, very unusual if I ever throw a player under the bus. We’re all humans, but I’ll always protect them.”

Tottenham must respond against Copenhagen in Champions League

Attention now turns to the Champions League, where Tottenham will host Copenhagen in their next fixture, and Frank will be hoping for a much-improved display under the lights at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham were poor against Chelsea, with Frank’s side managing just one shot throughout the game and producing an expected goals (xG) of only 0.10, a statistic that highlights how blunt they were in attack.

A commanding performance is required from Frank and his players on Tuesday night if the team are to get back on track and restore belief in his project, particularly with confidence among supporters now beginning to waver.

Tottenham Hotspur are still battling their way through a growing injury list, and now Thomas Frank has offered an update on Lucas Bergvall, following the concussion he suffered against Chelsea.

Tottenham Hotspur had only just received a slight boost on the injury front ahead of their clash against Chelsea, with Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie, and Wilson Odobert returning to make the bench.

However, after only seven minutes into that league fixture, Tottenham were dealt another setback, as Lucas Bergvall picked up an injury to his head.

The 19-year-old midfielder was forced off due to concussion protocols and had to miss the rest of the game against Chelsea after returning to the starting XI for the first time in the league since September.

Speaking to the media ahead of Tottenham’s Champions League tie on Tuesday, Thomas Frank confirmed that Lucas Bergvall will be unavailable for the next few matches.

According to the GRTP protocol, reports claimed that Bergvall could miss Tuesday’s clash and Spurs’ next two Premier League games, but Frank’s update states otherwise.

Asked about the Swede, Frank told Football.London: “He is out for the next two games now.”

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Bergvall, who was Tottenham’s Player of the Season last term, has yet to find a consistent rhythm under Frank, and this latest setback will no doubt come as another frustration for the young midfielder.

Spurs could benefit from international break

Those two games would begin with Tuesday’s Champions League cup tie and end at the weekend when Tottenham face Manchester United in the Premier League.

After that league clash, club football is set to pause for the final international break of the year, as nations continue their push to qualify for next year’s World Cup.

The international break could not have come at a better time for Tottenham, whose injury list appears to grow with every passing week.

Thomas Frank has now provided an injury update on the fitness of his Tottenham squad ahead of Spurs’ Champions League tie against Copenhagen.

Thomas Frank definitely has work to do on his Tottenham squad, which has struggled for consistency all season.

Tottenham Hotspur have managed just one win in their last five outings, with their latest defeat coming at the hands of London rivals Chelsea, who secured a 1-0 victory.

Spurs fans have not been best pleased with the recent results, with many booing Frank and his side after full-time following the defeat to Chelsea.

Tuesday, however, offers Tottenham the chance to right their wrongs as Copenhagen is set to visit the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham have injury issues for Champions League fixture

Spurs’ home form this season has been poor, with Frank and his men managing just one win from five home games in the league this campaign, but that will have to change if they are to secure victory over the Danish champions.

Tottenham sit in 15th place in the league phase table in the Champions League, one point off eighth place, making a victory crucial if they are to avoid losing ground on the automatic qualification places.

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Thomas Frank has a small group of 22 players to pick from, and while his side has been battling an injury crisis, there were a few boosts against Chelsea.

Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie and Wilson Odobert have all returned to full fitness after spells on the sidelines and are now in contention for this Champions League tie.

Dominic Solanke is not expected to return before the international break later this month and is ruled out for this fixture.

Spence, Kudus and Bergvall all missed training earlier today at Hotspur Way.

The other injured players have not been registered for the Champions League, so their absence matters little for now.

Archie Gray remains unavailable, and Thomas Frank has now provided an injury update on the fitness of his Tottenham squad.

A former Aston Villa chief has now provided a very interesting update on the future of Tottenham Hotspur target Morgan Rogers.

It is no secret that Tottenham pushed to land Rogers in the summer before eventually securing Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig.

In fact, Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Spurs were prepared to offer ‘crazy money’ for Rogers in the summer, but Villa made it clear that their star man was not for sale.

It has been reported over recent weeks that Tottenham could try again to land Rogers in January, and a Villa insider has now shed light on the midfielder’s contract situation.

Tottenham target Morgan Rogers may not be close to signing a new contract

Last month, it emerged that Villa had opened talks with Rogers over a new contract in order to ward off interest from Spurs and other Premier League clubs.

Aston Villa’s former chief Keith Wyness, who served as CEO at Villa Park between 2016 and 2018, has now revealed that the contract talks with the former Middlesbrough man may not be as advanced as some reports suggest.

When asked if the Spurs target is expected to sign a new deal at Villa Park, Wyness told Football Insider: “I’m hearing conflicting sides of this. Some are saying that he’s in advanced talks. Some are saying they’re not quite as advanced as they’re being made out to be.

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“Look, it would be a big boost if they could tie him down. But, we’ve talked about it many times, Villa have got one eye on PSR and the whole issue around that. So that’ll be part of it. But I think Villa will make every effort to keep him tied down because he’s got real value.

“If they were to get him under a new contract and then he had to be sold at some stage, the valuation obviously would go up. I think they’re going to be pulling every trick they can to try and get him to sign.

“But as I say, I’m hearing it’s not quite as advanced as the media would make us believe just now. It may be Villa trying to scare off any interest in him by saying that they’re in advanced talks. I think there’s certainly discussions going on, but it’s not yet a done deal.”

Could Spurs pull off a sensational Rogers deal?

Spurs are thought to be facing competition from Chelsea for Rogers, but getting the 23-year-old out of Villa Park mid-season is not expected to be easy.

However, we know that the North London club may have big money to spend in January after ENIC injected £100m equity into Tottenham a few weeks ago.

Tottenham Hotspur return to Champions League action on Tuesday, and Opta’s Supercomputer has now revealed how likely the Lilywhites are to get back to winning ways against Copenhagen.

Spurs started their Champions League campaign with a win at home to Villarreal, but two back-to-back draws away from home against Bodo/Glimt and Monaco have left them with plenty of work to do.

Tottenham are still on course to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League, but they will have to win their home games to give themselves a decent chance.

Spurs’ form at home in the Premier League has been horrid, and the supporters will be desperately hoping to see the Lilywhites turn things around against beatable opposition on Tuesday.

Tottenham are massive favourites to beat Copenhagen

Among the eight fixtures that Spurs have in the league phase of the Champions League, the home clash against Copenhagen is arguably the easiest.

However, that brings with it plenty of pressure for the home side as Thomas Frank’s men will know nothing other than three points will do.

Opta’s algorithm has made Spurs massive favourites for the clash, giving the Lilywhites a 66.8 per cent chance of beating Copenhagen.

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A draw is the second most likely result at 18.4 per cent, while the Danish side have only been given a 14.8 per cent chance of taking all three points from North London.

Anything but a convincing win will not be enough for Spurs

The pressure is now well and truly on Frank, who admitted that he was ‘hurt massively’ by Tottenham’s performance against Chelsea.

The Dane will want a response from his players on Tuesday, and it can be argued that it is the easiest fixture his side have had this season, apart from the Carabao Cup clash against Doncaster Rovers.

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 Copenhagen.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to welcome Danish champions Copenhagen to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in matchday four of the UEFA Champions League.

Spurs have managed just two wins on home soil this season and would be hoping they can turn that form around with a victory against the Danish outfit.

Copenhagen have been struggling in the Champions League, having not won any of their league phase encounters, sitting 32nd on the overall table. Tottenham, on the other hand, is in 15th place and is a single point off the automatic qualification spots in 8th.

Thomas Frank would hope his side can get back to winning ways after losing their London derby league fixture against Chelsea at the weekend, but they will face a Copenhagen side that managed a 3-2 victory in their last league outing.

Tottenham players spotted in training ahead of Copenhagen tie

Thomas Frank and his backroom staff were seen putting the Tottenham first-team squad through their paces at Hotspur Way as preparations continue for their cup tie against the Danish champions.

Several players were spotted in first-team training as Spurs gear up for the European encounter, while there were also some notable absentees.

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Among those involved in the session were Guglielmo Vicario, Antonin Kinsky, Pedro Porro, Micky van de Ven, Kevin Danso, Radu Dragusin, Jun’ai Byfield, Rodrigo Bentancur, Pape Matar Sarr, Joao Palhinha, Xavi Simons, Richarlison, Mathys Tel, Brennan Johnson, Dane Scarlett, Richarlison, Wilson Odobert and Randal Kolo Muani.

Unfortunately for Tottenham, Lucas Bergvall was not spotted – likely due to concussion protocols after he was substituted early against Chelsea – and Djed Spence was also nowhere to be seen. Mohammed Kudus was also missing from the open training session following his efforts against the Blues.

Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a return to form as Thomas Frank prepares for a crucial Copenhagen clash in the UEFA Champions League. Let’s take a look at our predicted Tottenham XI to face the Danish champions.

Tottenham Hotspur will be desperate to bounce back when Danish champions Copenhagen visit North London for their Champions League encounter.

Tottenham’s struggles at home continued after Chelsea sealed a narrow 1-0 victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, leaving Spurs with just two wins on home soil so far this season.

It is now back to European duties for Thomas Frank’s men, and with Copenhagen currently sitting 32nd in the league phase, the Dane will be hoping to oversee a strong response after seeing his side draw their last two European fixtures.

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

Predicted Tottenham XI vs Copenhagen

Goalkeeper – Guglielmo Vicario: Once more, the Italian was the star of the show for Tottenham, with Vicario making several outstanding saves. We do not expect any rotation in goal.

Right-back – Djed Spence: Pedro Porro was far from his best against Chelsea, possibly due to fatigue, so we expect Thomas Frank to drop the Spaniard to the bench, with Spence switching over to the right.

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Centre-back – Cristian Romero: The Tottenham captain has been injured but made his return at the weekend against Chelsea. He is fit, and we expect him to take his starting spot on Tuesday.

Centre-back – Micky van de Ven: The Dutchman was at fault for the Chelsea goal, but Van de Ven will be eager to correct his mistake, and he should start.

Left-back – Destiny Udogie: Another player who has only just made a return from injury, Udogie got some vital minutes off the bench against Chelsea. We expect Frank to start him from the off here.

Pivot midfielder – Joao Palhinha: Always a reliable option for Frank, with the Portuguese midfielder rarely putting a foot wrong. He should continue in that pivot role for Tottenham.

Pivot midfielder – Rodrigo Bentancur: Frank has shown in recent weeks that he is not turning away from his pivot partnership of Bentancur and Palhinha, so we expect the Dane to stick with that pairing again.

Centre midfielder – Xavi Simons: Pape Matar Sarr failed to impress after his start against Chelsea at the weekend. Simons was equally disappointing, but we expect Frank to turn to the Dutchman once more.

Right winger – Mohammed Kudus: Who starts on the right is almost always guaranteed, as Kudus remains one of the nailed-on players in Frank’s side.

Striker – Richarlison: The Brazilian forward could return to the Tottenham starting XI after being dropped for Randal Kolo Muani at the weekend, with the Frenchman barely getting a sniff at goal.

Tottenham turn their attention back to European football this week as Thomas Frank’s side prepare to welcome Danish champions Copenhagen to north London in a crucial Champions League clash. Here’s how to watch the clash between Tottenham and Copenhagen.

Tottenham Hotspur’s attention is now set to turn to continental matters following their 1-0 defeat at the hands of Chelsea.

Spurs remain unbeaten in the Champions League but currently sit outside the automatic qualification spots.

Tottenham are 15th, having managed five points from a possible nine, picking up one win and two draws in their cup ties, with their only victory coming on matchday one.

Up next, however, is Danish side Copenhagen, who will be visiting the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a ground Spurs have managed just two wins in so far this season.

When and where is Tottenham vs Copenhagen

Spurs will face Copenhagen at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, with kick-off set for 20:00 (UK time).

How to watch Tottenham vs Copenhagen in the Champions League

Supporters in the United Kingdom can watch Spurs vs Copenhagen live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate.

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Team news for Spurs and Copenhagen

Tottenham received some much-needed boost at the weekend, with Wilson Odobert, Destiny Udogie and Cristian Romero all returning to action after spells on the sidelines.

Frank has a small squad registered for the Champions League, having left several injured players out. While Dominic Solanke is part of the squad, the Englishman is expected to return only after the international break.

Copenhagen have several injury concerns heading into the clash. Birger Meling is ruled out, while Thomas Delaney remains sidelined.

Rodrigo Huescas is a doubt with a knee problem, and both Jonathan Moalem and Oliver Hojer face late fitness tests. Magnus Mattsson, however, has been ruled out for the season with a knee injury

Spurs Web prediction for Tottenham vs Copenhagen

Tottenham’s home struggles have been well-documented all season, and despite Thomas Frank stating that he is working to improve it, the situation still remains concerning.

Regardless, Frank will be looking for a strong response from his Spurs players after they were well beaten by Chelsea at the weekend.

Copenhagen are currently 32nd in the Champions League league phase, having managed just one point from their opening three matches and losing their last two ties consecutively.

It is a perfect chance for Frank’s men to get a much-needed win on the board, and we would be backing them to do just that.

Tottenham Hotspur fans will be surprised to hear what Toby Alderweireld has been up to after hanging up his boots back in the summer.

If asked to describe Alderweireld, most Spurs fans will say that he is a composed, solid, no-nonsense professional who is anything but flashy.

The 36-year-old spent six years at Tottenham and was a reliable performer for the Lilywhites, for whom he played 236 times.

He formed a superb partnership at the back with his compatriot, Jan Vertonghen, with that backline being one of the primary reasons for the club’s success under Mauricio Pochettino.

After leaving Spurs in 2021, the Belgian spent a short period at Qatari side Al-Duhail before returning to his boyhood club, Royal Antwerp, for whom he played until he retired from the game back in May.

Tottenham legend Toby Alderweireld unmasked ‘eagle owl’ on The Masked Singer

It turns out that the former Spurs player has been trying his hand at reality television post-retirement. This week, Alderweireld was unmasked as the eagle owl in Belgium’s version of The Masked Singer on Friday.

The centre-back sang songs such as The Killers’ Mr Brightside and other classics during his time in the show with a giant owl head, which is appropriate given that Royal Antwerp’s mascot is an owl and the club’s stadium, Bosuilstadion, is also called The Owl’s Nest.

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Aldereweireld was finally unmasked in the most recent episode as his run in the show came to an end.

Watch the former Spurs man’s performance of Mr Brightside below:

Alderweireld reacts to being eliminated from the show

The former Tottenham man admitted that he was disappointed that his run finally came to an end last week, but confessed that he thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

He said on the show: “This hurts a little bit. As a competitive person, I would have liked to stay in it a bit longer. I considered giving up a few times, but in the end, I decided to keep going. I look back on it with a big smile.”

The 36-year-old also took to social media to admit that he had a ball performing in disguise for many weeks.

He wrote on Instagram: “And that’s a wrap for me on The Masked Singer! I had the best time performing and keeping the secret alive. Massive thanks to my partner in feathers, Oehoe. What a ride!”

Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are reportedly in two opposite camps as the Premier League clubs bicker over a key financial regulation.

Spurs and Chelsea locked horns on the pitch on Saturday, and it was not much of a contest, with the Lilywhites barely laying a glove on their London rivals.

The Blues only emerged with a 1-0 win, but they would have won a lot more handsomely if not for Guglielmo Vicario’s heroics in goal, with Tottenham only mustering an xG of 0.05 across the 90 minutes.

It turns out that the two London clubs are also major adversaries at the boardroom level, as a key issue is up for a vote in the Premier League.

Tottenham and Chelsea are leading opposite factions in PSR debate

Football finance expert Adam Williams has now revealed that the Lilywhites and the Blues are leading the two different factions in debates regarding the current PSR regulations.

He explained that the Premier League is more divided than ever in the aftermath of Manchester City’s 115 charges, with the financial restrictions being the main subject of disagreement.

Williams told TBR Football: “There are two kinds of rivalries in the Premier League when it comes to the relationships between big clubs: 1) on the pitch and 2) behind the scenes.

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“The fallout from Manchester City’s financial charges, the Associated Party Transactions case and differences on matters such as state ownership mean the Premier League is more divided than ever.

“Broadly speaking, there are two loose factions, and Spurs and Chelsea are certainly in opposing camps. They have cooperated when it is in their shared interests to do so, such as when it came to the European Super League.

“In terms of the distribution of prize money, the fixture calendar, the Independent Football Regulator and so on, they are broadly aligned. However, Spurs and Chelsea don’t agree on PSR, which is the defining issue of the current era.”

ENIC’s PSR stance has not changed despite recent cash injection

Last month, Tottenham’s majority owners injected equity of £100m into the club, and according to reports, ENIC have promised to invest even more into Spurs over the coming months and years.

However, Williams explained that ENIC are still very much in favour of the PSR regulations and are expected to vote to keep the current restrictions in place.

He added: “Spurs would be quite happy to have a stronger PSR system. At the upcoming Premier League shareholder meeting, for example, I expect them to vote in favour of the new anchoring rule, which will limit spending to a five-times multiple of what the bottom-placed clubs earn from the Premier League.

“But in 25 years of ownership, ENIC have only put their hand in their pocket on three or four occasions. On the whole, they spend what they earn – and the presence of clubs that go beyond their means makes it harder for them to compete using that model.

“Chelsea are at the opposite end of the spectrum. The owners have pledged to invest £1.75bn in the team and infrastructure. And the club is running operating losses of £200m-plus every season at the moment. That’s why they are in trouble under UEFA’s spending rules, which don’t have as many loopholes as the Premier League’s. So I would expect them to vote in favour of more lenient PSR measures.”