Tottenham Hotspur find themselves at another crossroads, and the pressure surrounding Thomas Frank has grown heavier after the latest setback. The 2-1 defeat at home to Fulham was more than just another disappointing result; it was a performance that once again exposed the lack of attacking spark, control, and direction that fans have been worried about for months.
It was Spurs’ third defeat in their last four Premier League games at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and the mood around the club has begun to shift from concern to genuine alarm.
The biggest frustration for many is how predictable and flat Spurs have been going forward. Their struggles in front of goal have been a recurring theme throughout the season, highlighted by the shocking xG of just 0.07 against Arsenal in the North London derby the lowest recorded by any Premier League team this entire campaign.
Performances like that have put the spotlight on Frank’s tactical approach, especially when the team looks hesitant, slow, and short of ideas in the final third. One home win in the league is far below what the club expected from a manager brought in to deliver progress, energy, and attacking football.
Former Spurs player Jamie O’Hara has publicly questioned whether Frank is truly capable of handling the size and intensity of the job, and his concerns appear to mirror what many supporters are now feeling.
With results sliding and performances lacking conviction, the club’s hierarchy is no longer sitting back and waiting. ENIC and key decision-makers are already drawing up contingency plans, and reports from Spain claim Tottenham are seriously considering a bold move for Barcelona legend Xavi if fortunes do not turn quickly.
Xavi has been out of work since leaving Barcelona in May 2024, but he has made it clear he is ready to step back into management. The 45-year-old has admirers across Europe and within the Premier League, with Manchester United also evaluating him as a potential replacement option.
Tottenham have not yet made formal contact, but they are prepared to advance discussions if the team does not show clear improvement by the end of the next month.
There is a growing belief internally that the squad needs a manager with top-level experience and a stronger attacking identity, something Xavi has always tried to instill in his teams.
During his time at Barcelona, he led the club to the 2022-23 La Liga title and showed a commitment to proactive, possession-based football, usually through the classic 4-3-3 structure. Pep Guardiola once described Xavi as “incredible,” praising his intelligence, calm coaching style, and deep understanding of modern attacking play.
His track record includes eight trophies across his managerial career, which is a level of success Frank has yet to come close to.
For Tottenham, the appeal is obvious. Xavi represents a manager who has operated under elite pressure, managed world-class players, and maintained high standards.
He offers a vision and style that could restore identity to a Spurs team that currently looks lost. While no decision has been made yet, the writing on the wall is becoming clearer. If results continue to fall short and the performances stay uninspired, the club may decide that a change is not only sensible but necessary.
At this moment, Xavi looks like the standout candidate waiting just over the horizon, ready to step in if Tottenham decide the time has come to move on from Frank.
