Tottenham Hotspur are gearing up for a crunch Champions League conflict in opposition to Borussia Dortmund that would determine the destiny of supervisor Thomas Frank.
The Danish supervisor is beneath vital stress to show issues round, significantly after the .
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Tottenham followers are already calling for Frank’s sack, however the board has determined to grant him a keep of execution forward of the sport in opposition to Dortmund.
Something apart from a win later tonight might determine his destiny, with Tottenham followers already turning on the previous Brentford gaffer.
Tottenham have received simply considered one of their final eight video games in all competitions (D2, L5). Nevertheless, the Champions League has surprisingly been a helpful escape from their home mediocrity.
Frank’s aspect sit eleventh within the League Section rating however are simply two factors behind third-placed Paris Saint-Germain, in order that they’re nonetheless in rivalry to safe a spot within the prime eight.
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The reigning Europa League champions have received three of their six Champions League video games (D3, L2).
They have been in imperious kind of their final European outing, thrashing Sparta Prague 3-0 on house turf.
Frank will hope a return to Europe will present the spark he must oversee a resurgence, however Dortmund may also be eager to safe a win to bolster their top-eight hopes.
How Tottenham might line up
At a time when Frank wants each assist he can get, Tottenham have been dealt a double defensive blow forward of the Dortmund conflict.
Micky van de Ven is suspended, whereas Ben Davies is the most recent to affix Tottenham’s lengthy listing of absentees after fracturing his ankle in opposition to West Ham.
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Which means Kevin Danso will possible associate Cristian Romero at centre-back, whereas Pedro Porro and Djed Spence make up the again 4 in entrance of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.
Archie Grey and Lucas Bergvall will possible anchor the midfield, whereas Randal Kolo Muani, Xavi Simons, and Wilson Odobert kind the supporting forged behind striker Dominic Solanke.