Thomas Frank is facing growing scrutiny at Tottenham following a dreadful opening half of the campaign.
Spurs suffered a 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth on Wednesday, leaving them with just 27 points from 21 games so far. Sitting 14th in the Premier League, Frank has been heavily linked with a possible dismissal for several weeks.
While the Danish coach can point to Tottenham’s ongoing injury crisis as a mitigating factor, he must also shoulder responsibility for a string of uninspiring performances. As uncertainty around his future intensifies, a notable shift has occurred in the betting markets regarding who could take charge at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next.
Enzo Maresca enters the frame
Enzo Maresca, who parted ways with Chelsea on New Year’s Day — whether through dismissal or mutual agreement depending on the source — is now on the lookout for a new role. Former Spurs midfielder Jamie O’Hara recently suggested Maresca would be a strong option should Tottenham seek a quick managerial appointment.
Bookmakers now list Maresca as the fourth favourite to replace Frank, priced at 8/1. He is a new entrant among the leading candidates, while Jurgen Klopp’s odds have shortened slightly from 7/1 to 6/1 in recent weeks.
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner remains the frontrunner at 4/1, with Fulham’s Marco Silva and Klopp both at 6/1. Further back are Roberto De Zerbi and Michael Carrick at 12/1, while Robbie Keane is an intriguing outsider at 14/1. Each candidate has their own appeal — and flaws — but it’s possible one could be appointed sooner rather than later.
When could Frank’s time be up?
No one takes pleasure in seeing a manager lose their job, and for now, Tottenham are reportedly backing Frank. However, such is the harsh reality of Premier League management.
Frank’s results have not been convincing enough, and many Spurs supporters are calling for change before the team’s decline deepens. With any hopes of a top-four finish already fading, Tottenham’s focus has once again shifted toward cup competitions.
Although progression to the Champions League knockout stages appears likely, Spurs face a challenging FA Cup third-round clash against Aston Villa on Saturday. A defeat there — effectively leaving the club with limited objectives — could prompt the board to act.
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