Tottenham Hotspur continue to look lost, and the pressure on Thomas Frank is now impossible to ignore. The club hoped the former Brentford manager would steady the ship after a chaotic season, but the problems have only deepened.
Since last season, Spurs have managed just six Premier League home wins, and the latest defeat to Fulham showed just how far confidence has fallen. Conceding twice within six minutes left the team chasing shadows, and any belief inside the stadium disappeared almost instantly.
For a club of Tottenham’s size, this is nowhere near good enough. The numbers tell their own story. Spurs sit far behind the league’s most productive teams in expected goals, struggling to create chances with any consistency.
Premier League 25/26 – xG Leaders
| Club | League Position | xG |
|---|---|---|
| Man City | 2nd | 24.2 |
| Chelsea | 3rd | 22.9 |
| Crystal Palace | 9th | 21.1 |
| Arsenal | 1st | 21.8 |
| Brentford | 10th | 21.1 |
| Tottenham | 12th | 11.9 |
These numbers highlight the current reality: Spurs are not playing progressive football, and the team looks predictable in every phase of play. Ange Postecoglou’s European success bought him time last year, but even that wasn’t enough to protect him from a 17th-place league finish. Frank arrived with the hope of rebuilding the team’s identity, yet he has struggled to find solutions.
Frank believes he can turn things around, but time is running out. Fans feel disconnected, and the football lacks the aggression and ambition associated with Tottenham.
Instead, the team looks cautious, limited, and too passive in attack. Frank has tried to tighten the defence and focus on structure, but Spurs need more than safe football they need a spark.
This is why Oliver Glasner continues to be linked with a move to North London. Tottenham spoke to him during the summer before appointing Frank, and the Crystal Palace boss has only strengthened his reputation since then.
He won the FA Cup and Community Shield in 2025 and transformed Palace into one of the league’s most efficient and dangerous sides. They even sit highly in the xG rankings, a sign of the creative and ruthless football he encourages.
Rumours around Selhurst Park suggest Glasner could leave at the end of the season, and Tottenham may see this as the perfect moment to act. He is highly rated, described by some as a “top five manager in the world,” and Bayern Munich even considered him before hiring Vincent Kompany.
What makes Glasner especially appealing is how his tactical approach suits Tottenham’s struggling players especially Xavi Simons. The Dutch midfielder arrived from RB Leipzig with massive expectations, but adapting to the Premier League has been challenging.
He has the talent, work rate, and creativity, but Spurs’ current set-up hasn’t given him the freedom or structure he needs.
Glasner’s intense duelling style, flexible shapes, and emphasis on confident ball progression could unlock Simons’ potential. At Palace, he turned creative players like Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze into elite performers, both posting impressive numbers under his guidance.
Xavi Simons Bundesliga Output
| Stats (*per game) | 23/24 | 24/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches (starts) | 32 (32) | 25 (25) |
| Goals | 8 | 10 |
| Assists | 11 | 7 |
| Shots (on target)* | 2.5 (1.0) | 2.0 (0.9) |
| Touches* | 62.6 | 68.0 |
| Pass completion | 82% | 83% |
| Big chances created | 14 | 12 |
| Key passes* | 2.5 | 2.0 |
| Dribbles* | 2.6 | 1.3 |
| Ball recoveries* | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Tackles + interceptions* | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Duels won* | 6.3 | 5.4 |
These numbers show how dangerous Simons can be when used properly. Talent scout Jacek Kulig once called him a “game-changer,” and he has all the tools to become one of the Premier League’s best attacking midfielders. But without a system that gives him confidence, movement, and balance, his talent is being wasted.
Frank is not a bad manager. His work at Brentford proves he knows how to build a strong team. But Tottenham is a different challenge, one that demands boldness, creativity, and a clear attacking identity. Spurs fans want excitement again, and they want players like Simons to flourish, not fade.
Glasner feels like the type of coach who could deliver that change. His track record in developing attackers, combined with his modern tactical style, makes him an ideal candidate for Spurs. If the club decides to make a change, Glasner could be the man to revive Xavi Simons and restore belief at Tottenham Hotspur.
