The 51-year-old Dane has taken on the challenging role of succeeding Ange Postecoglou, who recently led Spurs to their first significant trophy in 17 years.
Can Thomas Frank achieve what Postecoglou could not?
That Europa League final victory over Manchester United will be remembered fondly by North London fans; however, Daniel Levy is not one to dwell on sentiment and quickly dismissed Postecoglou due to some disappointing league performances.
Given that he had to manage a significant part of the season without several key players, the fact that Ange was able to secure a trophy in his second season - as he had promised - was truly remarkable.
If the decision to let him go wasn't controversial enough based on that, hiring Frank - who has never managed at what could be considered a 'big' club - raised further skepticism.
While Frank did revamp Brentford during his tenure, it must be noted that the Bees are not Tottenham...
Déjà vu for Daniel Levy?
It's yet another risky approach from Levy, one that he may come to regret in the future. What no one desires now is the typical two-to-three-year term for a manager before the chairman becomes restless and the cycle repeats endlessly.
For the moment, Levy's judgment and Frank's coaching skills must be trusted.
There may also be a lingering concern from Frank that even if he starts strong, things could turn unfavorable quickly.
After all, it was only two seasons ago that Tottenham supporters were enthusiastically chanting Postecoglou's name from the stands, reminiscing about a style of play reminiscent of a golden age and anticipating imminent success. Two years later, and it's back to square one.
At least Frank has made a promising start regarding his transfers.
Kudus is an excellent acquisition
Convincing Mohammed Kudus to switch from West Ham was a fantastic decision, and the Ghanaian will provide significant momentum to Spurs' midfield and attack in the 2025/26 season.
Although his performance dipped during his second season at the Hammers, one only needs to look at some of his stunning goals from his first year to appreciate the caliber of player Spurs are acquiring.
Securing Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel is also a crucial move for the club, with the latter convinced that his long-term prospects lie in North London rather than at Bayern Munich.
Another Bayern player who might soon be joining the Lilywhites is former Fulham star Joao Palhinha, who appears set to join Spurs on loan shortly.
Palhinha has something to prove
A dependable midfielder with considerable Premier League experience, the 30-year-old is likely eager to secure regular first-team play.
Under Vincent Kompany, the Portuguese has not played as much as he desired, starting only seven of his 19 appearances last season, which totaled just 770 minutes - equivalent to just over eight and a half full matches across all competitions.
Known for his tenacity and physical presence in midfield, his exceptional passing ability is often underrated.
For example, his 92.9% pass completion rate in 2024/25 surpassed every regular member of the Spurs squad throughout the season - Cristian Romero's 89.5% was the closest any North London player achieved.
Eager to take on challenges when necessary, it’s no surprise that Palhinha’s 58.4% success rate in one-on-one duels would also place him among Spurs' top performers alongside Danso (59.5%), Radu Dragusin (58.9%) and top performer Romero (61.6%).
Spurs' midfield must be more resilient
This is certainly an area Tottenham has lacked in recent times, and that readiness to disrupt opposing play is bound to have a noticeable and beneficial impact on the team moving forward.
Far too frequently, attacking teams have been able to slice through the core of a Spurs side that has offered little in central midfield in terms of a strong response.
It's unlikely that Palhinha will make a significant impact in aerial duels, however, as he won 20 of his 31 aerial challenges last season. Additionally, Frank might hope to see the player push forward and contribute to scoring more frequently.
During his time at Fulham, Palhinha effectively utilized his right foot from distance and was an additional attacking threat during set pieces; however, no goals or assists in 24/25 have limited that aspect of his game.
With a permanent transfer potentially on the horizon in a year if he can establish himself, what happens next ultimately depends on the player himself...
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