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Tottenham are sweating over the fitness of defender Micky van de Ven.

The Netherlands international did not travel with the squad in midweek, as they faced Frankfurt in the UEFA Champions League, securing a top-eight spot thanks to a 2-0 success in Germany.

Attention is now quickly turning to Sunday's huge clash with Manchester City, as the focus again switches to the Lilywhites' Premier League endeavours.

Is Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven fit to face Manchester City this weekend?

Van de Ven did not make the squad that flew to Germany earlier this week, with Thomas Frank admitting the former Wolfsburg man is dealing with an issue.

"Micky has not travelled. Minor thing. It’s possible he’s available for the weekend," said the Dane ahead of the clash with Dino Toppmoller's side.

"It’s just a minor thing. We expect him to be a big possibility for City," added Frank when quizzed on the finer details.

Pressed on the severity of the injury, the ex-Brentford boss gave little away to reporters. "It’s not a hamstring," he said.

Heading into a tough period of games, Spurs now have Man City, Man Utd, Newcastle and Arsenal all to come in succesive games.

Down in 14th in the Premier League table, Tottenham are 10 points behind the top four and will have to find some form if they are to challenge for European qualification this season.

"Yeah, you say the context, everything, I think it was overall a good performance," said Frank after the win in Germany on Wednesday.

"I think it was actually, as you say, a quite complete performance - how we defended in high pressure, how we defended in low pressure, how we controlled the ball, the chances we created, all that I think looked very good."

In FourFourTwo's view, the next month will be crucial as to whether Frank keeps his job, with a huge chance to catch up on the Premier League's top four by beating the teams who are challenging for Europe.

Tottenham look to be without defender Pedro Porro for a number of weeks.

The Spurs defender has been an ever-present since he joined the club from Sporting in 2023, having now made 139 appearances for the club.

But one of Thomas Frank's regulars is now set for a spell on the sidelines, with a key run of fixtures approaching for the Lilywhites.

Is Tottenham defender Pedro Porro fit to face Manchester City this weekend?

Porro last played during the 2-2 draw at Burnley, where the Spain international was deployed as a right-wing back in Frank's 3-5-2 system at Turf Moor.

He then didn't feature against Frankfurt in the UEFA Champions League in midweek, as Spurs won 2-0, thanks to goals from Randal Kolo-Muani and Dominic Solanke.

As confirmed by a club statement earlier this week, Porro is set to be out of action for at least four weeks.

"The full-back picked up the problem in the first half of our 2-2 draw at Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday where he was withdrawn at half-time, replaced by Destiny Udogie," the communication began.

"Pedro hasn't travelled, unfortunately he’s picked up a hamstring injury, so he’ll be out for four weeks."

That news comes as a big blow for Tottenham, who are under increasing pressure to turn things around in the Premier League.

With Manchester City coming next, the tough games are coming thick and fast for Spurs, with the onus on turning around their recent fortunes.

They are yet to win in the Premier League in 2026, last winning against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park back on December 28.

There has been some suggestion that Frank is facing pressure to save his job, and with Man City, Man Utd, Newcastle and Arsenal to come in four consecutive fixtures, it could be a vital period for the Dane.

FourFourTwo admits it may be hard for the ex-Brentford boss to save his job should this poor form domestically continue.

Tottenham Hotspur are said to have begun talks for Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka.

Spurs have already signed one midfielder this window, bringing in former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid man Conor Gallagher on a long-term contract.

But after progressing in the Champions League earlier this week, manager Thomas Frank wants to add further bodies to his squad and is now eyeing a move for the 30-year-old Germany international.

Tottenham begin talks for Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka

Goretzka has often been linked with a move to the Premier League in the past, most notably with links regarding Manchester United and Arsenal.

But with less than six months left on his contract at the Allianz Arena, it is unclear whether Vincent Kompany sees a future for the tenacious midfielder, who has started 15 Bundesliga games so far this term.

But according to Calciomercato journalist Daniele Longo, Frank is assessing whether the Lilywhites could make a late move for the former Schalke man, who is also liked by sides in Serie A.

Longo claims Tottenham are in contact with Roof, the agency that manages the Bayern Munich player, as relayed by SportsWitness over the past 24 hours.

Bayern beat PSV Eindhoven 2-1 in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, with sporting director Max Eberl asked about Goretzka’s situation at present. When asked whether Goretzka could stay until the end of this season, he said: “So far, yes."

Sky in Germany then stated: ‘The sporting director called Goretzka’s considerations for a move abroad “legitimate” because his contract expires in the summer.’

Eberl explained further that 'no decisions have been made yet' as to whether the six-time German champions stays with the club in 2026.

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Kompany is another who has been outspoken about the need to discuss contracts with several of his current squad members.

Manuel Neuer, Dayot Upamecano, Serge Gnabry and Raphaël Guerreiro are all heading towards exits this summer as it stands, with the Bayern boss admitting fresh conversations need to be had.

“I know that I have to get up early tomorrow and then have a conversation with Max or Christoph at some point – that we need to discuss the squad.”

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There might be a precedent for European glory salvaging a season for Tottenham Hotspur but it didn't do Ange Postecoglou much good. Thomas Frank is unlikely to get even that far unless something kickstarts a surprise turnaround in form.

The north London club will hope the final match of the league phase in this season's Champions League can be the start of that process. The competition has provided blessed distraction thus far.

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Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham Hotspur: Champions League preview

For all their mounting domestic struggles, Frank and Spurs are well placed in the league phase table. Last season's Europa League winners are in fifth place at the start of play with a single-point advantage on no fewer than eight teams beneath them.

Spurs would guarantee their progress without a play-off by winning at Eintracht Frankfurt. Four wins and two draws from their seven league phase matches would suggest it's a possibility.

The twist? All four of those wins have been at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where they're winless in the Premier League and FA Cup since early December.

Spurs are certainly blunted by injuries but will be eager to find some small advantage in the fact that they're one of four teams facing opponents on Wednesday who've already been eliminated.

Eintracht Frankfurt are above only Kairat, Villarreal and Slavia Prague, sitting on a meagre return of four points thanks to a home win against Galatasaray in their first game and a draw at Napoli.

Liverpool and Atalanta have both won comfortably at Deutsche Bank Park but it's obvious at this point in their season that Spurs will need to up their game to come away from Frankfurt with all three points.

Only two teams in the Bundesliga are on longer winless runs, however, so if ever there's a time for Spurs to click back into gear, now could be that time.

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Eintracht Frankfurt 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur

We're not expecting a Champions League all-timer.

Liverpool have pulled the plug on Tottenham’s proposed move Reds vice-captain Andy Robertson.

Thomas Frank’s side had approached the Reds last week over a potential move for the 31-year-old, who signed for Liverpool in 2017 when he joined in a £8 million move from Hull City.

The initial enquiry came with Frank facing a number of injury issues in defence and with Robertson in the final six months of his deal at Anfield. Liverpool were ready to listen to the approach, but have now made their decision.

Why Liverpool pulled the plug

Tottenham raised the idea of signing the Scotland skipper after losing Ben Davies to a fractured ankle, believing that Robertson had the ability, experience and leadership qualities to replace Davis at left-back.

With Spurs toiling at 14th place in the Premier League, Frank raised the issue of these leadership qualities among signing Conor Gallagher earlier this month, as the former Brentford boss looks to give his young side direction and experience.

From Liverpool’s perspective, Arne Slot’s side brought in Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth in the summer, with the 22-year-old Hungarian international being seen as competition and an eventual successor for Robertson.

Slot and the Reds hierarchy were also said to be willing to listen to the Spurs offer in recognition of Robertson’s service to the club over the past eight-and-a-half years, during which time he has helped the club to two Premier League titles, an FA Cup and the 2018/19 Champions League.

But after listening to what Spurs had to offer, Slot and Liverpool have decided to end negotiations. According to journalist Ben Jacobs, the offer had been worth over £5m with add-ons.

Should Robertson have left, the club would have had no cover for Kerkez at left-back, although they had the option to recall Kostas Tsimikas from his loan spell at Roma.

With Robertson not asking to move, Liverpool will move on from these talks, with Robertson coming off the bench at the start of the second half of Saturday’s defeat at Bournemouth.

Liverpool have already seen defenders Conor Bradley and Giovannu Leoni suffer season-ending injuries, while Joe Gomez was forced off against the Cherries and Ibrahima Konate has been on compassionate leave for the past two matches, all of which backs up Liverpool’s decision to end talks with Spurs.

This transfer U-turn also comes following recent speculation that Liverpool are interested in signing Spurs centre-back Micky van de Ven, so it remains to be seen what impact this may have on any future pursuit of the Dutchman.

In FourFourTwo’s view, it simply wouldn’t have made sense for Liverpool to let Robertson go for a minimal fee at a time when their defence is struggling with injuries. With Kerkez needing time to bed in at Anfield, the Scot’s experience during a tough campaign will be vital during the run-in.

Tottenham Hotspur may soon be looking for their next manager, as an uneventful six months with Thomas Frank fizzles out.

Journalist David Ornstein revealed to NBC Sports recently that Frank losing his job in north London is a matter of “when and not if”.

The Danish coach has been given the club’s upcoming game against Borussia Dortmund, but beyond that his future is uncertain.

Tottenham Hotspur next manager odds

The recently-hired assistant coach, John Heitinga, is one of the names cropping up as a potential interim thanks to his plentiful experience in Premier League setups.

But with only a difficult spell at Ajax under his belt as the main man last year, he’s currently an unlikely candidate for the permanent gig.

So, too, however, is one of the current favourites, according to BetVictor, Robbie Keane.

The former Republic of Ireland international is currently managing Hungarian side Ferencvaros, after his first stint as a head coach with Maccabi Tel Aviv, and is a 3/1 shot along with LaLiga icons Xavi and Xabi Alonso.

Next up, at 4/1, is Mauricio Pochettino, who many feel should never have been sacked in the first place back in 2019 and, looking back, put together one of the best Spurs sides of a generation.

Premier League experience comes next in the odds rankings, with both Oliver Glasner and Ruben Amorim placed at 6/1 to rock up to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, potentially (or definitely, in the latter’s case) armed with a three-at-the-back system.

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Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is under serious pressure after his side lost again in the Premier League this weekend.

Callum Wilson netted an injury-time winner for West Ham, with the ex-Brentford boss booed heavily as he left the field.

Attention quickly turns to the visit of German giants Borussia Dortmund, who come into this game unbeaten in all competitions since the start of December.

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Spurs vs Dortmund: Preview

Frank could be heading for his final assignment as Tottenham boss against Dortmund.

Suggestion in the media is that the Dane is being considered for the sack, with the club's hierarchy actively looking at other replacements.

Only hired in June, Spurs have won just once in their past eight matches and are out of both domestic cup competitions.

Beaten by the Hammers over the weekend, attention now quickly turns to a huge match with Niko Kovac's men.

Dortmund arrive in the capital in brilliant form, having lost just one of their last 12 games in all competitions.

Despite trailing Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich by 11 points, BVB are looking good for progression to the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League.

With two games to go, they will have hopes of a top-eight finish, and trail eighth-placed Atletico Madrid by just a point.

Top scorer Serhou Guirassy is one to watch, with the 29-year-old having netted 10 goals in 26 games in all competitions so far this term.

FourFourTwo's prediction

Spurs 1-2 Dortmund

We think this one will spell the end for Frank, with Dortmund winning narrowly against a beleaguered Spurs side.

Thomas Frank’s days at Tottenham Hotspur seem numbered.

One of the game’s most trusted correspondents, David Ornstein, told NBC Sports that it’s a matter of “when and not if” he’s sacked by Spurs.

While it’s believed Frank will get the upcoming Champions League game against Borussia Dortmund, it seems he’ll need something monumental to keep his current role.

Tottenham Hotspur consider a huge potential Thomas Frank replacement

Recently-appointed assistant John Heitinga is naturally one of the favourites to take over in the interim, thanks to a lengthy CV of Premier League involvement and top-level management with Ajax.

But eyebrows would be raised if that’s where the Spurs hierarchy turned for their permanent replacement. They are, instead, said to be looking at an altogether bigger name.

According to Fichajes, Spurs are considering an approach for former Barcelona man Xavi.

The 45-year-old is currently out of work after departing Camp Nou in 2024, and it’s believed the north London outfit have followed Manchester United in making enquiries.

Tottenham may find they have an advantage in the race, though, as Fabrizio Romano has reported that the Red Devils are placing a heavy importance on Premier League experience for their hire, which may lead them elsewhere.

Also in Spurs’ favour is that Xavi is believed to strongly favour a shot at Premier League management, and has been learning English as a result.

Former Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso is another name to have been raised at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, according to the Independent, but he is said to believe greater opportunities will be open to him further down the line.

In FourFourTwo’s opinion, Xavi would be a huge hire for Spurs, and a strong show of intent.

Frank’s difficult half-season reign has shown that success is far from guaranteed, but anyone who can survive the pressure-cooker environment of the Barca dugout for three years, as Xavi did, is a worthy candidate.

Whether the former midfielder thinks Spurs is the right fit for him is another matter, as he would be taking over a team on course for their second consecutive bottom-half finish.

With a number of top jobs uncertain in England’s top tier, he may well wait until the summer to assess the full range of options available to him.

Tottenham Hotspur are widely reported to be considering replacing Thomas Frank.

The former Brentford man only moved to the north London outfit in the summer, but has so far failed to inspire any significant improvement from Ange Postecoglou’s reign.

Executives at Spurs are now reportedly raising the question of whether to dispense with the Dane.

Tottenham Hotspur line up Thomas Frank replacement

So far, Spurs have managed just seven Premier League wins in their first 22 games this season under Frank, accruing six draws and nine losses, which leaves them 14th in the table.

They’ve also bowed out of both the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup, and are outside of the automatic qualification places in the Champions League league phase as things stand.

That has led some decision-makers at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to question Frank’s future at the club, and one potential successor has already emerged.

According to Dutch site AD, Spurs’ assistant manager, John Heitinga, is “at the top of the list of candidates” as a potential temporary successor.

The 42-year-old only joined Frank’s backroom team last week, but has senior experience with Ajax, the club that sacked him earlier this season after a run of poor results.

Heitinga has also spent time in the setups at West Ham United and Liverpool, the latter of which he actually took charge of a game, a 2-0 win over Newcastle United, with Arne Slot and assistant Sipke Hulshoff both suspended.

That experience, and his years with Everton during his playing career, give the former Dutch international a strong knowledge of the Premier League, which makes him such a strong candidate to take the reins from Frank should he be sacked.

In FourFourTwo’s opinion, Heitinga would undoubtedly be front of the queue to try and steady the ship after any Frank departure.

In fact, the move to bring Heitinga in itself may be cause for concern for Frank, as he has no past relationship with the Dutchman and his Premier League and first-team experience are ominous qualities in the circumstances.

It is, on the face of it, a coaching-team recruit, but it would have escaped the attention of Tottenham’s powerbrokers that he comes with strong senior experience.

Watch Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United today as the bitter London rivals scrap it out for a badly needed win, with FourFourTwo bringing you all the details on live streams and TV channels, wherever you are in the world.

There's no love lost between Spurs and the Hammers but the unfortunate truth is that most of the Premier League is looking down the table at both of them.

The home team aren't in any danger of relegation despite being winless in three and existing under an ever-growing cloud. Their visitors aren't in much danger of staying up.

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Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: Premier League preview

There's been nothing for West Ham fans to shout about for some time but their last league outing was a salient low.

The Hammers scored first and lost at home to Nottingham Forest, not only Nuno Espirito Santo's old team and a relegation rival but one of only three opponents West Ham have beaten this term.

The outcome is that West Ham are now effectively eight points from safety with just 14 points after 21 games. Only Wolverhampton Wanderers have a worse goal difference.

Left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf is still at the Africa Cup of Nations with finalists Senegal and Nuno could also be without any or all of Lucas Paqueta, Konstantinos Mavropanos and Mateus Fernandes.

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Diouf's international teammate, Pape Matar Sarr, is also in Morocco and therefore absent for Thomas Frank's Spurs, who badly need a win of their own.

They've dropped as far as 14th in the table, winning just three of their 12 Premier League fixtures since the start of November.

One of their defeats in that time was against Aston Villa at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a result that was repeated in the FA Cup third round last weekend.

Spurs did manage to steal a march on Villa in the transfer market, though, securing the signing of Villa target Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid this week.

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Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: Expected line-ups

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Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 West Ham United

Spurs can't seem to get out of their own way at times but West Ham are the only team in the entire division to have lost their last two games.