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Thomas Frank will be desperately trying to distance himself from the old regime at Tottenham.

Ange Postecoglou delivered the Lilywhites their first major trophy for 17 years at the end of last season, but that came hand in hand with an awful domestic campaign that ultimately cost him his job.

Frank is trying to move Tottenham into a new era, both as a team and a club, and put their failings from the past firmly behind them.

The Dane has overseen a bright start to the new Premier League campaign, and he is already working hard to prevent one of the main issues for his predecessor from recurring this term.

This article includes exclusive opinion from injury expert Dr Rajpal Brar, a doctor in physical therapy and a sports scientist.

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Thomas Frank is trying to manage the workload at Tottenham

Frank has been heavily praised at Tottenham for the work that he has done so far, and there is already an entirely different feel around the team this season.

The N17 outfit will be hoping for that to continue on the injury front, after their season was badly hampered by a horrendous run of issues last season.

The Lilywhites lost countless key players to long-term injuries in 2024/25, and it effectively left them with both hands tied behind their backs for large parts of the campaign.

Dr Rajpal Brar – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Frank will be paying plenty of attention to the training and game workload of his players to try and prevent the same issues this time around.

“Frank will be acutely aware of what happened last season as he is a manager who is typically aware of all variables that will impact his squad and performance,” the injury expert said.

“I’m sure he is taking preventative measures via training practices and load management, along with not having a playing style like Postecoglou’s that relied so heavily on a high quantity and duration of sprints.”

Spurs must manage Radu Dragusin and Dejan Kulusevski carefully

Tottenham could get Dejan Kulusevski and Radu Dragusin back within the next couple of months, but they must ensure they manage the returning duo incredibly carefully until the end of the campaign.

Both have been sidelined with serious long-term injuries, and as a result, Frank and Co. must be mindful that they don’t throw them in at the deep end when they do come back into the fold.

They will both need to be eased back into regular football, or Spurs risk them breaking down again and being out for another lengthy period.

Harry Kane left Tottenham in 2023 for Bayern Munich following over a decade at the club.

Kane is still beloved by Tottenham fans, even if he has not been in North London for two seasons.

The England captain has been at his brilliant best for the German giants, bagging 98 goals in just 103 games.

Kane is a contender for the Ballon d’Or, showing he is still one of the best players in the world.

The 32-year-old finally won a trophy last season, and new reports suggest he could be set for a return to England.

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Bayern fear this could be Harry Kane’s last year

Kane has recently been linked with a spectacular return to Spurs, after spending the last two seasons in the Bundesliga.

That return may be more likely than ever, according to recent reports that expect Kane to potentially be available.

Writing for The Telegraph on 22 September, Matt Law outlined that the fear in Germany is that Harry Kane’s third season at Bayern could be his last.

Law also states that the striker’s contract is believed to include a £56.7million release clause that could come into effect at the end of this season.

Tottenham would position themselves at the front of the queue for his signature, with Kane enjoying a good relationship with the Lewis family, who are now in charge following Daniel Levy’s departure.

ENIC are also reportedly ready to break the wage structure set by Levy, which could be a signal of intent to try and re-sign Kane, who is on a sizeable wage in Munich.

Tottenham should do everything to bring Harry Kane back

Kane is an undeniable legend at Tottenham, and his goalscoring record at the club looks unbeatable.

The all-time Premier League still eludes him, however, with the Englishman 47 goals behind Alan Shearer, who remains at the top of the charts with 260.

This may be extra motivation for Kane to return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with a sense of unfinished business.

Tottenham should be doing everything in their power to bring the Bayern striker back next summer.

A club legend like Kane should finish his career at Spurs and have a chance to break the Premier League record.

He is still one of the best players in the world and would elevate this current Spurs team to the next level.

Tottenham fans deserve the chance to see Kane again, and the owners should go all out to make it happen.

Dominic Solanke still has a lot to prove to Thomas Frank and Tottenham.

Tottenham secured all three points against Brighton after coming back from a two-goal deficit.

Richarlison was singled out for his mistakes for Spurs, which some have suggested were costly. However, the Brazilian still managed to net his third goal in the Premier League this season and could match last season’s total next game.

As a result, getting back into the starting lineup may be harder than Solanke may have thought.

This article includes exclusive comment from ex-Premier League midfielder Martin Allen.

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Dominic Solanke told to put in the work

Solanke has been sidelined for Tottenham since their win over Manchester City in August.

While Solanke is set to return for Spurs soon, former Brentford manager Allen – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that he will need to step up once he does.

“I think Solanke’s got a lot of work to do, to be honest,” Martin said.

“He’s a good player. We all know he’s a good player. It’s a little bit different, from being a good player to actually being a player that’s going to get your team up into the top three, top two, challenging to win the Premier League.

“I’m not sure Solanke’s that good that he can change and move Tottenham up those next couple of places that they’ll be craving. He’s a good player, but I would say a top ten player rather than a top three player.”

How did Dominic Solanke perform in the Premier League last season?

Solanke netted nine goals and three assists in a Premier League season where Tottenham finished 17th on the table.

While not by much, the striker underperformed in expected goals, scoring nine from an expected 10.97 during the period. He missed 12 big chances and recorded a goal conversion rate of 15 per cent.

His expected assists were 1.15 per 90, which signifies an overperformance, while he created six big chances in 27 appearances.

Despite being one of Spurs’ top performers last season, clinical finishing and chance creation seem to be areas Solanke should work on. If he does, there will be little reason outside of injury for Frank to sideline him this season.

Thomas Frank kept the feel-good factor rolling at Tottenham after a stunning comeback on the South Coast.

Spurs have struggled at Brighton over the years, but came from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw.

While there is still plenty of work to do in North London, it would be hard to argue about the results that Frank has produced already.

Attention will now turn to the Carabao Cup on Wednesday as Tottenham News rounds up the latest at Hotspur Way.

Richarlison the most clinical finisher in the Premier League

Richarlison found the net again for Tottenham as he bagged his third Premier League goal of the season.

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It has been an impressive turnaround for a player who was touted with a Spurs exit over the summer to one of the first names on the teamsheet.

Indeed, the Brazil international has an xG of just 1.64 this season, meaning that he is outperforming his xG by more than any other player in the division who has surpassed a combined xG of 1.3.

This means that Richarlison has no right to be scoring the goals he has, cementing his place as an asset in the Tottenham team.

Luca Williams-Barnett to feature in Carabao Cup?

A home tie with Doncaster Rovers should give Frank the ideal opportunity to rotate his strong squad.

While he will be wary of the threat that the League One side could pose, he should hand several youngsters an opportunity.

Williams-Barnett impressed for the under-18s last term and has continued to flourish for the under-21s this season.

Although it is unlikely that Frank will start the attacking-midfielder, he may be given minutes as a substitute.

Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer praise Mohammed Kudus’ Tottenham impact

While he is yet to bag his first goal for the North London club, Kudus continued to impress for Spurs in his latest performance.

The winger was involved in both goals on the South Coast and provided an assist for Spurs’ equaliser after his cross was turned in by Jan Paul van Hecke.

Indeed, Lineker and Shearer lauded the Ghana international with praise when speaking on The Rest Is Football.

“Kudus done really well again, I thought,” Shearer said on 22 September.

Lineker replied: “Looked really good, didn’t he?”

Shearer added: “I thought he was a real threat. He was a real threat, wasn’t he? Yeah, 2-0 down, you’re always going to take 2-2, aren’t you? But I thought they were worthy of a point, and Thomas Frank’s made a really good start, hasn’t he?”

Luka Vuskovic makes history away from Tottenham

Although Vuskovic will have to wait to make his Spurs impact, he has done something remarkable with Hamburg in the Bundesliga.

The German side were relegated from the top flight at the end of the 2017/18 campaign, but are back competing at the highest level this season.

Vuskovic opened the scoring for Hamburg in the 42nd minute against Heidenheim as they recorded a crucial 2-1 win.

Lucas Bergvall has continued to wow Tottenham supporters with his early-season performances.

The 19-year-old enjoyed a remarkable debut campaign in North London and benefited from significant playing time under Ange Postecoglou.

This season has carried on in the same manner under new management, with Joao Palninha stunned that Bergvall is just a teenager.

Indeed, Bergvall could be the solution to an apparent issue that has emerged at Hotspur Way.

This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.

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Lucas Bergvall becoming an integral part of Thomas Frank’s team

Bergvall bagged his first Premier League goal against West Ham and is already improving on last season’s exploits.

Despite his performances, there has been talk that Tottenham are missing a special ingredient within their midfield.

However, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that the teenager is the answer.

“We’ve heard a lot in recent weeks about the lack of a progressive midfielder at Tottenham, but for me, Bergvall can do that and does do that,” Wenham said.

“In terms of the energy he brings to the team and the opportunities he opens up for others. So I think he’s slowly establishing himself as one of the first names on the team sheet, which is just amazing for a 19-year-old up until the year before he was playing in the Swedish division.”

How Lucas Bergvall could become the main man at Tottenham

There was talk that Spurs value Bergvall at around £50million in the summer amid reported interest from big clubs.

However, that figure will only skyrocket if the Swede continues to develop at a rapid pace in North London.

Bergvall has shown many sides to his game, highlighting that he could play as a number eight or even as a number 10 in an advanced role.

The 19-year-old is now benefiting from regular starts and looks comfortable within Frank’s midfield.

If there was one criticism of the Sweden international, then it would arguably be his finishing, but he is now adding numbers to his game.

His work rate and resilience are there for all to see, and there is every chance that he could be a future captain for the Lilywhites.

With a long-term contract in place, Bergvall has what it takes to achieve legend status at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham will open their Carabao Cup campaign on Wednesday when Doncaster Rovers are the visitors to N17.

The Lilywhites have made an impressive start to the season under Thomas Frank, and they will be hoping to see that continue with relative ease in the upcoming clash with their third-tier opponents.

Frank has received praise for his start at Spurs, and he will be desperate to ensure that there are no fears of a cup upset at any stage in the third round.

The visitors have made a bright start in their return to League One this term, and will be full of confidence heading into the tie, despite suffering back-to-back defeats of late.

Form Guide

Tottenham: D, W, W, L, W

Doncaster: L, L, W, W, W

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Tottenham and Frank are likely to rotate heavily for the visit of Doncaster, as it is a game that provides the perfect opportunity to get minutes in the legs of some of the squad players.

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The boss will be hoping that Randal Kolo Muani will have recovered from the dead leg that ruled him out of Saturday’s trip to the South Coast, while Ben Davies may also face a race against time to be fit.

The clash is expected to come too soon for Dominic Solanke, which could see Frank hand a start to youngster Dane Scarlett, who has featured on the bench twice for Spurs in the last week.

For the visitors, they will be without long-term injury absentee Harry Clifton, who suffered a recent hamstring tear.

Former Sunderland starlet Luke Molyneux is the key dangerman for Grant McCann’s side after notching 28 goal contributions in League Two last term.

Ex-Sheffield United hero Billy Sharp will be a familiar face for Spurs fans, with the frontman still going strong at the age of 39 for Wednesday’s opposition.

Predicted lineups

Tottenham: Kinsky, Spence, Romero, Danso, Davies, Sarr, Bentancur, Gray, Scarlett, Kolo Muani, Tel

Doncaster: Lo-Tutala, Sterry, O’Riordan, McGrath, Maxwell, Broadbent, Bailey, Molyneux, Crew, Gibson, Sharp

Prediction: Tottenham 4-1 Doncaster Rovers

Tottenham have started well under Frank, and it would be a huge surprise if they slip up against their League One opponents on Wednesday.

Doncaster are a club on the up following their promotion last term, and they will fancy their chances of heading to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and making a good fist of it in the early stages.

However, despite a rotated team, the Lilywhites’ quality should be telling as the tie wears on, and they will be expected to put some daylight between themselves and the visitors in the second half.

With that in mind, Tottenham News is predicting a 4-1 victory for the North Londoners.

Three incredible Harry Kane moments at Tottenham that showed he’s destined to win Ballon d’Or

Former Tottenham man Harry Kane has been shortlisted for the 2025 Ballon d’Or award, which takes place on 22 September.

Kane was at Tottenham for over a decade and during that time he cemented himself as one of the club’s greatest ever players. From White Hart Lane to the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Kane will always be remembered by the Spurs faithful as he bagged a staggering 280 goals for the club.

The England captain joined German giants Bayern Munich in the summer of 2023, Kane has since been linked with a return to Tottenham.

Ahead of the awards ceremony, which takes place on Monday night, let’s take a look at the three most defining moments of Kane’s Spurs career that show the inevitability of him winning the prize.

Harry Kane’s wonder-strike against Arsenal

Kane had his breakout season in the 2014/15 campaign, but it was the following year when he netted arguably the greatest goal of his career.

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The iconic goal put Spurs 2-1 at the time, but the Gunners brought it back to 2-2 later on in the game.

Tottenham and Kane may not have won that day, but the strike certainly makes a strong case to be the greatest goal ever scored in the North London Derby.

The evergreen Kane still has these types of goals in his locker and has scored plenty of screamers since leaving the club.

Harry Kane’s astonishing North London Derby stat

Kane loved a goal in the big derby game against Arsenal. So much so that he smashed the record of the most North London Derby goals scored by any player in the Premier League era.

A strike rate of nearly a goal every game. Many of them were decisive, including match-winners and pressure penalties

Kane is built for big games, and has carried that into Germany, where he has already won two trophies and made a sizzling start to the Champions League.

Harry Kane is Tottenham’s all-time leading goalscorer

In February 2023, Kane made history when he became Tottenham’s all-time leading goalscorer, surpassing the great Jimmy Greaves in the tally.

Many have suggested that if Kane were to return to England soon, he would still have a good chance at becoming the all-time Premier League goalscorer.

Kane is already closing in on 100 goals for Bayern Munich, and with the German club known for being serial trophy-winners, a Champions League win trophy would make Kane a heavy favourite for the Ballon d’Or next year.

Richarlison has made an excellent start to the new season at Tottenham.

The Brazilian has been one of the standout players for the Lilywhites in their promising opening to the new Premier League campaign, and he has looked revitalised in recent weeks.

Richarlison has received plenty of criticism at Tottenham in recent years, but he has put that behind him of late and is becoming a truly effective force at the top of the pitch.

Thomas Frank will be delighted with the start that he has made, but even Spurs fans will be surprised to see that their star sits at the top of the tree on this metric.

Richarlison is the most clinical finisher in the Premier League

Richarlison netted for Tottenham again on Saturday, as he reacted well to force the ball home from close range and halve the hosts’ lead on the stroke of half-time.

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The Brazilian has continued his eye-catching start to the new league campaign, and with three goals to his name already, he is just one strike away from matching his final Premier League tally from the entirety of 2024/25.

It has been a remarkable turnaround from a player who was heavily linked with a move away from the Lilywhites throughout the summer, and Spurs fans will surely be amazed to see him looking so sharp in the final third.

The 28-year-old has found a new lease of life under Frank, and he is currently the Premier League’s most clinical player, according to Football Insider, using stats from Opta.

Richarlison’s three goals this term have come from a total xG of just 1.64, meaning he is overperforming his xG by a greater margin than any other player who has surpassed a combined xG of 1.3.

A player’s total xG can provide a good barometer as to how many goals they should have scored, and in this instance, the Spurs man is performing significantly better than he perhaps should be, which is a testament to his instincts in front of goal.

There are other stars who have scored more goals and had better opportunities, but nobody is performing better than Richarlison in a pound-for-pound sense.

Richarlison should be above Dominic Solanke at Tottenham

It had looked inevitable that Richarlison would leave Tottenham for large parts of the summer, but he could now be playing his way towards a new deal.

He has made the most of Dominic Solanke’s injury lay-off, and has surely now cemented his place above the England international in the pecking order in North London.

The former Bournemouth star is yet to kick a competitive ball for Spurs this season, but his finishing stats last time out were in total contrast to Richarlison’s on current form.

Solanke underperformed his xG, and with him likely to ease his way back into action over the coming weeks, Richarlison’s position as first choice could yet grow even stronger if he continues to impress.

This is a situation that almost no Spurs fan would have foreseen in the summer, but that is a credit to the player and his determination to continue to improve.

Luka Vuskovic has just achieved an eye-catching feat during his loan spell away from Tottenham.

The Croatian finally arrived in N17 in the summer, after turning 18 back in February, and he has wasted no time in making a name for himself with the Lilywhites.

Vuskovic made his Tottenham debut in the friendly against Reading at the start of the pre-season, and immediately wowed supporters with a goal and an assist within 10 minutes of his introduction.

The centre-back has moved on loan to Hamburg for the campaign, and Thomas Frank will be delighted when he hears about the youngster’s latest exploits in Germany.

Luka Vuskovic scores Hamburg’s first Bundesliga goal in 2688 days

Tottenham will be tracking Vuskovic closely in the coming months, as they will surely be hoping that this is his final loan spell before breaking into the first-team squad on a permanent basis.

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The defender has made great strides in his development already, and the early signs from his stint in the Bundesliga are extremely positive.

Hamburg are one of the most historic clubs in German football, and had famously played in all 55 seasons since the Bundesliga’s formation, until they were relegated in 2017/18.

They are back in the top flight this time around, and Vuskovic has just written his name into club folklore with his goal in the 2-1 win over Heidenheim on Saturday.

The Spurs starlet opened the scoring in the 42nd minute, as he lashed home his side’s first Bundesliga goal for 2,688 days, according to the Hamburger Morgenpost.

The Hamburg-based outlet wrote that the goal “is sure of a place of honour in the HSV annals.”

Luka Vuskovic may be a future Tottenham captain

Vuskovic has a huge future at Tottenham, and they will certainly be pleased with what they are seeing in Hamburg so far.

The defender has already been praised for his leadership by HSV boss Merlin Polzin, and that will be a hugely positive sign for the Lilywhites in the long term, given his tender age at present.

Cristian Romero is currently club captain in N17, but it may only be a few years before Vuskovic is considered for the role, providing that he ultimately adapts well to the Premier League.

The youngster is clearly mature beyond his years, and that could easily see him earmarked for a major leadership role at Spurs later on in his career.

Kolo Muani finally starts, as starlet gets his chance to impress – Tottenham predicted XI vs Doncaster Rovers

Tottenham open their Carabao Cup campaign with a home game against Doncaster Rovers on Wednesday night.

The Lilywhites are set to get a break from Premier League action in midweek, as they welcome a side who are flying high in League One after promotion from the fourth tier last term.

Mohammed Kudus caught the eye as Tottenham battled back from a two-goal deficit to snatch a point at Brighton on Saturday, but it is likely to be a very different team that turns out for the upcoming cup encounter.

Thomas Frank has plenty of options available to him ahead of the third round tie, and with that in mind, Tottenham News predicts the Spurs XI that could line up against their third division visitors.

Kolo Muani gets first start as Archie Gray plays in midfield

Randal Kolo Muani was absent for Tottenham in Saturday’s draw on the South Coast, but Frank will be hoping that his dead leg has cleared up in time for him to lead the line on Wednesday.

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The Frenchman is continuing to work towards reaching full match fitness, and this is surely the ideal opportunity for him to make his first start, provided that he is fit enough.

Dane Scarlett and the out-of-favour Mathys Tel could make up a new-look front three at the top of the pitch alongside Kolo Muani, with the boss needing to get minutes into the legs of some of his squad players.

Antonin Kinsky is likely to replace Gulgielmo Vicario in goal after his error on Saturday. The former was the Lilywhites’ cup goalkeeper in the second half of last season, and is expected to take on the same role this time around.

The Doncaster clash should also provide Archie Gray with another chance to impress in his natural position.

The 19-year-old starlet has found regular minutes hard to come by so far this term, and will be hoping to replicate an impressive opening-day display in the middle of the park, which saw him complete 93% of his passes in the commanding win over Burnley.

Thomas Frank to hand Tottenham youth a chance

Luca Williams-Barnett has continually impressed for Tottenham of late, and it would be no surprise to see him play a part in the matchday squad in midweek.

The 16-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best young talents coming through the ranks in N17, and he has already made a seamless adaptation to Premier League 2 football this season.

Winger Tynan Thompson and centre-back Jun’ai Byfield could also form part of the academy contingent that join the first teamers, with Frank likely to include youth on the bench with the view to handing out debuts in the latter stages of the game.

However, the Dane will want to counteract that with enough proven firepower on the bench to turn the game if things do not work out.