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Randal Kolo Muani has pulled out of the France international squad after tests revealed a serious injury to his jaw.

Didier Deschamps called up Muani for next week’s international camp, rewarding the 26-year-old for breaking into the Tottenham team.

The on-loan from Paris Saint-Germain striker was injured at the start of the season, but has started through the middle in four of the last five games for Thomas Frank‘s side.

Muani started on Saturday, as Tottenham drew 2-2 with Manchester United, but was withdrawn at half-time.

It emerged after the game that the forward was substituted after taking a blow to the jaw, although no real concern was exercised at the time.

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Randal Kolo Muani suffers serious jaw injury

Dominic Solanke underwent surgery on an ankle issue in October, and is not expected to return until the middle of December.

In his absence, Frank has explored his options, giving minutes to Mathys Tel, Muani and Richarlison through the middle.

Richarlison has been slammed for his performances this season, however, with the striker failing to follow up his superb form at the start of the season.

Both the Brazilian and Tel scored against Manchester United on Saturday, however, which may make Tottenham’s latest injury blow slightly easier to swallow.

Fabrice Hawkins reported on Sunday that further tests on Muani’s jaw have revealed a fracture, with the injury “more serious than expected”.

What will Tottenham miss in Muani absence?

Muani has not exactly set the world alight since taking the starting role for Tottenham. The striker has taken just one shot across four Premier League games, and has created just two chances.

Incredibly, in 191 minutes of league action, the Frenchman has enjoyed just three touches in the opposition’s penalty area, emphasising just how little of the ball the 26-year-old has seen.

Muani does offer a presence up front, and has completed 83 per cent of his passes, but in truth, much of the concern surrounding his injury may be directed at the likeliest replacement for him.

Richarlison has taken huge criticism for his performances in recent weeks, with Saturday’s match seeing him miss another huge chance before scoring late on.

Still, the forward has scored four goals from an expected 2.16 in the Premier League this season, and gets shots away at a far higher rate than his alternatives.

Richarlison’s pressing numbers are also strong, with the Brazilian winning 38 duels so far this season, and making 18 recoveries.

At a time in which Tottenham desperately need results, Frank may well be forced to turn back to the 28-year-old, although the hope will be that Muani can return soon after the international break.

Thomas Frank remains in the shadow of Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham.

Postecoglou was sacked by Tottenham over the summer despite leading the Lilywhites to Europa League glory in Bilbao.

Many believed this was the right decision and were happy to see Frank appointed as Tottenham manager, following the Australian’s departure.

There have already been plenty of ups and downs under the Dane, with Spurs’ 2-0 away win over Manchester City being a particular low point.

Frank still has some way to go to become a success at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as he remains statistically well behind Postecoglou.

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Ange Postecoglou had an electric start at Tottenham

The ex-Celtic boss had some shining moments in North London, but has gone on to have some tricky times in his career.

Nottingham Forest sacked Postecoglou after just 39 days in charge earlier in the season, leaving him without a role at this stage.

The negativity surrounding the 60-year-old has continued to grow, but that certainly wasn’t the case when he took over at Spurs.

The new head coach racked up 26 points in his opening 11 Premier League games after joining from the Scottish Premiership, leaving his side in second in the table behind Man City.

Things may have turned sour in his second season, but there is no getting away from how excellent his start was in N17.

Frank can only look at the start Postecoglou made with envy after what’s gone down since the Dane was appointed.

Thomas Frank well behind Postecoglou record at Tottenham

The man hired from Brentford has had some positive moments as Spurs head coach, but he has certainly left fans frustrated at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Home fixtures have caused problems for the Dane, and that has taken a knock on his early points tally in the Premier League.

Frank has clocked up 18 points in his opening 11 league games in charge of the Lilywhites, eight fewer than Postecoglou in his debut campaign.

The irony is that the Aussie boss would be sitting joint top of the division alongside Arsenal if he had replicated that output this year.

The new Tottenham head coach certainly has work to do if he is to prove himself and leave a similar legacy to Postecoglou in North London.

Spurs are breaking all the wrong records at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2025.

Tottenham’s 2-2 draw to Manchester United on Sunday represented another missed opportunity to secure a win against a top-four rival.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has been anything but a fortress, and Thomas Frank has adapted poorly to life at his new home.

Frank has been under scrutiny for the quality of performances, despite his side sitting fifth in the Premier League table.

The latest result has them down as the team with the worst home record in the Premier League in 2025.

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Tottenham’s home record reaches new low

Tottenham’s 1-0 loss to Chelsea sparked demands for an improvement at home, yet they started the game against Man United incredibly poorly once again.

Despite conceding a last-minute equaliser, Spurs were arguably fortunate to be in a winning position given their performance for the first 80 minutes.

Tottenham have only collected 14 points from their past 20 home games. No top-flight side has a worse record than that.

Spurs have lost 60 per cent (9/15) of their home matches this year, which is the highest they’ve ever recorded in the Premier League.

Tottenham can match a 22-year record if they lose another game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the calendar year, with 1994 and 2003 marking the only years they have lost 10 league games at home.

Their three remaining games of the year are against Fulham, Brentford, and Liverpool, and there’s every chance that another loss could be on the cards.

It’s staggering to think that Spurs have the best away record in the league at the moment, and if it weren’t for those results in N17, they could be in a title race.

How Spurs can improve at home?

It’s important to note that Ange Postecoglou has been in charge for the majority of Tottenham’s games in 2025, yet Frank has done nothing to improve on that.

It’s clear that they need more incisive play in the final third, and Wilson Odobert’s starring performance on Saturday has given Frank a selection headache.

The injuries to Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison have hampered creativity, whilst both Richarlison and Randal Kolo Muani are constantly being rotated in and out of the team.

Spurs have found it incredibly tough to break down teams who sit back, and Frank must find a solution in their upcoming games against Fulham and Brentford.

Of course, Frank faces no real pressure, but he needs to find a way of playing fluid football in front of the 60,000 Tottenham fans rather quickly.

Cristian Romero has been criticised for his lack of recovery runs by Stuart Pearce during Tottenham’s 2-2 draw against Manchester United.

In a chaotic match, there were plenty of talking points as Spurs were robbed of a win at the death thanks to a late Matthijs de Ligt.

Despite many underperforming on the day, Romero was easily one of Tottenham’s best players against the Red Devils.

Yet, Pearce believes it is only a matter of time before the captain will cost Spurs as the former England international blasted the Argentine.

Stuart Pearce: It’s horrific what Cristian Romero is doing

So far this campaign, the importance of Spurs’ captain has been clear to see.

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When Tottenham have not had Romero, they have been dreadful, with the clash against Bodo/Glimt being a perfect example.

However, when he has played, the defender has been key to ensuring that Spurs remain secure and do not go back to their leaky ways from last season.

Yet, Pearce was horrified by Romero’s display when watching the match on talkSPORT on 8 November.

Highlighting his lack of recovery runs, the pundit insists that if this doesn’t change, it will cost Spurs in the future.

He said: “I tell you what, it’s absolutely horrific what Romero’s doing at the moment.

“I don’t want to pick on one individual, but he loses the ball in midfield, and there’s no recovery run at all.

“When you’re a defender, you need to have a defensive mindset that you get back goalside of the ball, and he doesn’t.

“That’ll be costly to his team not just today but going forward if he plays in this manner.”

While Romero is a fantastic player, Pearce may have a point, and Thomas Frank should look to have a word with the defender.

No player is perfect, and if there is a way to improve his game, the manager should look to do this.

What were Romero’s stats against Manchester United?

According to Fotmob on 8 November, Romero had a great game against Man United.

The defender won 64 per cent of his ground duels, while also performing five tackles and eight recoveries.

His passing accuracy was also on point at 93 per cent, on top of producing a 0.35 xG.

Now, Romero will need to ensure these types of displays do not drop off going into the international break, as he will be vital for the upcoming festive run-in.

Everything Alan Shearer said about Tottenham after draw vs Manchester United

Alan Shearer has provided some insight on why Tottenham are struggling at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season.

Spurs drew 2-2 with Manchester United on Saturday, marking a fifth consecutive Premier League game without victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Thomas Frank‘s side were behind before the break, but fought back and looked to have won the game through Richarlison before Matthijs de Ligt headed home a last-gasp equaliser.

Wilson Odobert was hailed for his impact against Manchester United, with the winger providing an assist after coming off the bench.

But Frank was slammed following the draw to Manchester United, with his side now having won just one of their last four matches across all competitions.

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Alan Shearer explains home form failures

Tottenham have lost 41 Premier League games since moving to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2019, just seven fewer than Arsenal have at the Emirates Stadium, where they moved in 2006.

But Saturday’s match looked as if it could catalyse a turnaround in mood at home for Frank’s side, with the stadium exploding into life after Richarlison scored.

The striker took off his shirt and slid towards the home fans, who roared in response at the Brazilian.

Just five minutes later, however, that same feeling of disappointment would seep back into the stands as De Ligt rose highest to nod home from a late corner.

Tottenham are now without a Premier League win at home since the opening day of the season, when they beat Burnley.

Speaking on BBC Match of the Day, Shearer said: “Well, I think what they have to get used to now under Thomas Frank is that teams are going to come to their stadium, and they’re going to sit and defend, and then they’ve got to try to find and work their way out.

“Whereas when Tottenham are going away from home, teams will attack them and that suits them better.“

The stats behind Tottenham’s terrible home form

Tottenham away and Tottenham at home this season are two completely different teams.

Consider only points picked up at home in the Premier League, and Frank’s side sit 18th in the table -consider only away, and they top it.

Shearer‘s comments certainly provide something to think about. Tottenham have 19 goals in the league this season, but they have registered just 11 expected goals – a tally bettered by 14 Premier League sides.

And many of those chances do come on the counter-attack, explaining the ability to find the net more frequently on the road.

It is a crucial issue that Frank must fix because soon, some sides may well think to sit back and let Tottenham come onto them, even if they are at home.

Theo Walcott was full of praise for the impact Wilson Odobert enjoyed off the bench against Manchester United on Saturday.

Spurs drew 2-2 with Man United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Matthijs de Ligt’s stoppage-time header levelling the scores just minutes after Richarlison had put Thomas Frank‘s side ahead.

Brayn Mbeumo had opened the scoring for the visitors, with the Lilywhites forced to wait until the 84th minute to get back on terms through Mathys Tel.

Joao Palhinha put in an impressive performance against Manchester United, with the Portugal international proving dominant in the midfield battle.

But after a fifth consecutive Premier League match at home without victory, Frank was slammed for his impact at Tottenham.

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Wilson Odobert was ‘absolutely outstanding’

James Maddison was among the plaudits for Odobert after his performance off the bench against Manchester United.

The winger completed 100 per cent of his passes, created two big chances and bagged an assist for Richarlison’s goal in his 45 minutes on the pitch.

It was a faultless performance from the 20-year-old, who also won all four of his duels and completed two successful dribbles.

Speaking to BBC Match of the Day on Saturday, Walcott said: “Odobert was absolutely outstanding when he came on.

“A player who has to be able to take risks and play with that freedom and the energy, and that’s what you have to be able to do as a substitute, you need to be able to commit bodies.

“What I like about him, he likes to put the ball in when you have space, he likes to change his game – and this is what I talk about when I talk about not being predictable – when you give players, who are ball-carriers, in this amount of space, Manchester United start dropping.”

Thomas Frank’s decision pays off

It was a woeful first half from Tottenham yet again on Saturday. Frank’s team could not even muster a shot on target and fell behind.

The Dane turned to his bench, bringing on Odobert at the break, Destiny Udogie on in the 67th minute, and Tel on in the 79th.

All three players would finish the game with direct goal contributions as Tottenham fought back, despite ultimately being forced to settle for just a point.

“Trust the manager’s process,” Walcott said. “I think that’s one thing, as fans, you watch games, you’re frustrated in the moment, but look, they’re there for a reason.

“Thomas Frank’s a good manager, he knows exactly what he’s doing and he’s made the right decision there.”

It’s about time we see a 90-minute performance from Spurs at home; it surely can’t be far away.

Xavi Simons’ substitution against Manchester United on Saturday brought controversy.

Tottenham were left heartbroken after drawing 2-2 to Manchester United in the Premier League, right after the Lilywhites thought they had stolen all three points with Richarlison’s late goal in north London.

Wilson Odobert changed the game for Tottenham off the bench, as there were finally plenty of positives for Thomas Frank to take from an attacking point of view on 8 November.

Simons has struggled so far at Spurs and has taken to social media to share a message with fans after being caught in a confusing moment.

Tottenham fans booed Thomas Frank for taking Xavi Simons off

Simons cost Tottenham a lot of money, and with that comes high expectations.

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So far, it seems like the Dutchman is taking a step forward in one game and another step back in the next, as he’s failed to string together any consistency.

After a promising performance in Tottenham’s 4-0 demolition of FC Copenhagen in the Champions League on Thursday, Simons went back to square one against Man United.

Frank decided to substitute Simons in the 79th minute for Mathys Tel, who scored five minutes later.

When Simons’ name was said over the tannoy, there were boos, as some thought the frustration was aimed at him.

However, it was actually Tottenham fans booing Frank’s decision to take him off, interestingly, as Simons shared a message on X.

Simons said: “Our time is coming.”

There’s no doubt that Simons has shown glimpses of his high potential, as his own time may be coming, but the midfielder needs to show his talent more regularly.

The international break comes at a perfect time for Spurs and Simons

There were moments against United where Simons picked up the ball in dangerous areas, but most of his positive contributions against the Red Devils came in the defensive aspect.

Tottenham’s next game in the Premier League is a North London derby against current league leaders Arsenal, the perfect time to finally explode into life.

The international break is probably coming at the best time for Spurs, as their form since the October break has not been great.

Tottenham’s form (all competitions) since returning from the October international break:

Simons could also do with a break away from Tottenham, as he is set to feature for the Netherlands in their upcoming final World Cup qualifier fixtures.

The Dutchman will hope to make an impact against Poland and Lithuania, as Tottenham will pray he comes back on top form.

Wilson Odobert’s introduction to the game made all the difference in Tottenham’s 2-2 draw against Man United.

Tottenham’s dreadful first-half performance led to Thomas Frank bringing on the 20-year-old for Randal Kolo Muani.

After Bryan Mbuemo’s 32nd-minute header left Spurs devoid of any ideas, Mathys Tel brilliantly finished a shot on the turn to level the scores.

Odobert then struck a curling effort goalwards, which was brilliantly headed home by Richarlison in the 91st minute.

Despite Matthijs de Ligt’s last-gasp equaliser, none of the praise should be taken off Odobert’s influence on the match.

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Wilson Odobert faultless vs Man United

Richarlison struggled on the left wing, and it was a matter of time before Odobert would be called upon to be more direct against Man United’s right-hand side.

The French winger was lively throughout, taking on Noussair Mazraoui and Amad Diallo with ease.

Odobert completed 100 per cent of his passes, while winning all four of his ground duels.

Odobert joined Tottenham for £25m from Burnley in 2024, and he struggled with injuries throughout his first season under Ange Postecoglou.

Odobert’s first goal of the season came against Copenhagen in midweek, and with the busy Christmas period on the horizon, his fitness could be crucial to how Tottenham perform.

The 20-year-old has only made three starts in the top flight this season, with only 379 minutes of action under his belt.

It’s clear that he is staking his claim to start consistently for Tottenham, and based on Saturday’s match, it’s hard for Frank to ignore Odobert from now on.

Tottenham were expected to beat Man United ahead of the match, and whilst the draw will be incredibly disappointing, Odobert can take pride in what he produced at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

James Maddison reacts to Wilson Odobert’s performance

Odobert’s ball retention was brilliant last season, completing 84.9 per cent of his total passes.

Frank has rotated several options out on the left-hand side, yet Odobert has proven that he could be the solution after all.

The injured James Maddison watched on in the stands, and praised his teammate’s impact on the game on social media after the match as he posted: “Impact bro.”

Frank has a lot of work to do in Tottenham’s attack as they face difficulties in imposing themselves on opponents who sit back.

With Odobert’s help, the Danish manager could take his side to new levels when it comes to their performances this season.

Daniel Levy left Tottenham earlier this year, but his negligence is still impacting them in the present.

Levy stepped down as Tottenham’s executive chairman in September after 25 years in the role in North London, to the delight of many supporters.

Tottenham supporters regularly held protests about the way that he was running the club, and that led to a divide among the fanbase.

Supporters are united now, hoping Thomas Frank can lead Spurs to glory, but he is still being hampered by Levy’s past decisions, and that was evident in the 2-2 draw with Manchester United on 8 November.

Tottenham could have signed Bryan Mbeumo

Tottenham wanted to reunite Bryan Mbeumo with Frank, but his heart was set on a move to the Red Devils.

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The Cameroon international came back to haunt Spurs as he opened the scoring at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a neat header.

Perhaps if Levy had not dallied over sacking Ange Postecoglou and hired Frank sooner, the 26-year-old could have been convinced to move to N17 instead.

However, the ENIC figurehead took 16 days to sack the Australian after the Lilywhites’ Europa League win, which ultimately meant that the Old Trafford side had plenty of time to lay the groundwork of a move for the Brentford star.

It looked like his goal would not matter as Mathys Tel and Richarlison put Spurs ahead, but Matthijs de Ligt levelled on 96 minutes.

Levy held Tottenham back on the pitch, but his off-field actions deserve credit

There is no doubt that Levy held Spurs back, in terms of transfers and developments on the pitch, but his off-field impact deserves praise.

He prioritised financial stability and was prudent in the transfer window, and was often criticised for lacking the ambition to take the club to the highest levels.

He delivered a state-of-the-art stadium and facilities, and constantly sought new avenues to increase revenues through that, with concerts and NFL matches.

However, some supporters will not be able to forget the negligence in the market, which was a huge reason for the lack of trophies, especially after Mbeumo’s exploits.

He could have been one of their own, but he is starring for a top-six rival, with Levy once again in the spotlight, despite having no involvement anymore.

Ally McCoist was left amazed by a moment involving Micky van de Ven as Tottenham drew 2-2 with Manchester United on Saturday.

The Lilywhites’ recent struggles on home turf in the Premier League continued, as Matthijs de Ligt headed home a stoppage-time equaliser after Spurs thought they had completed a remarkable turnaround.

Cristian Romero was excellent for Tottenham despite the defeat, but strong performances were ultimately too few and far between across the board for the North Londoners.

It was yet another frustrating afternoon in N17 for Thomas Frank’s men, and Van de Ven was ridiculed by his own supporters for a moment during the game.

Tottenham fans boo Van de Ven after Champions League wondergoal

Van de Ven scored a wondergoal for Tottenham in their 4-0 win over Copenhagen in the Champions League in midweek.

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The centre-back carried the ball from one box to the other before producing an expert finish to beat the visitors’ goalkeeper in what will go down as one of the great goals at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Dutchman was back at the heart of the defence from the start against United on Saturday lunchtime, and the Spurs fans produced a humorous response to one particular moment during his first-half display.

Van de Ven sidestepped a United player who was pressing him just inside his own half, and the Tottenham faithful jokingly booed their star as he laid the ball off in the aftermath, rather than trying to repeat his European heroics.

The incident was picked up on by Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist during TNT Sports’ live coverage of the game, with the latter left amazed by the reaction from the stands.

“They’re booing him!” McCoist pointed out, while laughing in the commentary box.

Fletcher responded by adding: “We all thought the same thing.”

The pair then agreed that the sense of humour from the supporters was “fantastic.”

Van de Ven’s goalscoring exploits are a concern for Spurs

Van de Ven is Tottenham’s top goalscorer so far this season, both in terms of Premier League action and in all competitions.

While it is an invaluable bonus for a manager to have a goalscoring centre-back of his quality, it must also be a major concern for Frank to see that he leads the team in that aspect at the moment.

The fact that nobody has surpassed Van de Ven’s six goals so far this season is a fairly damning reflection on the attacking options that the North Londoners possess at the moment.

Frank will love it if he continues in this vein of form throughout the season, but he will also be well aware that he needs contributions from elsewhere as well.