Some Tottenham players want Thomas Frank to make a fundamental change in the way he prepares for matches.
The pressure is now mounting on Frank, not because of where Tottenham find themselves in the Premier League and Champions League tables, but because of how poor their performances have been.
At the start of this month, Tottenham had an xG of just 0.05 against Chelsea when the Blues beat them 1-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium earlier this month.
Spurs registered an xG of just 0.07 against Arsenal on Sunday and had just four touches inside the opposition box throughout the ninety minutes.
Spurs need to focus on themselves
The Telegraph revealed that the Dane’s tactics are not only getting criticised outside the club but are also the subject of scrutiny inside Hotspur Way.
According to sources around the club, some at Tottenham feel that Frank’s numerous changes from game to game are contributing to the team’s inconsistency and lack of attacking potency.
Additionally, the report says that some Spurs players want the 52-year-old to focus more on the strengths of his own team rather than worrying so much about the opposition.
The publication adds that, as of now, it is not clear how widespread that feeling is across the Tottenham squad.
Will Frank take the handbrake off?
Right from the start of the season, Frank has been saying that he wants Tottenham to be brave and aggressive, but we have seen very little evidence of that.
It is clear that the Dane will not sacrifice his defensive principles, and his tendency to prioritise being prepared to defend against transitions means that the players will be less adventurous in possession.
The challenge that the 52-year-old now faces is that by changing the approach, he will be moving away from what has brought him success so far in his managerial career and has brought him to Tottenham.
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