Tottenham Set to Axe Frank as Pochettino Emerges as Potential Return Option

The writing appears to be on the wall for Thomas Frank at Tottenham Hotspur. Following a damaging 2-1 home loss to relegation-battling West Ham on Saturday, the club has begun seriously contemplating his dismissal, with reports suggesting they are "accelerating plans" to find his successor.

Frank's tenure at Spurs—tasked with steadying the ship after Ange Postecoglou's departure—has proven a misjudgement. The Lilywhites languish 14th in the Premier League, with the manager's uninspiring football failing to win over supporters or deliver results. The disconnect between the dugout and the stands has become increasingly apparent.

Fabrizio Romano confirmed the gravity of Frank's predicament following Saturday's debacle, noting his "job is at serious risk." The situation deteriorated despite the club's attempt to show faith by appointing John Heitinga—formerly of Ajax and latterly Arne Slot's assistant at Liverpool—to the backroom staff during the week. Such gestures proved futile once the final whistle sounded at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

"This is a really terrible moment for Tottenham," Romano explained. "There were positive signals and images of support, but once again Tottenham lost over the weekend, and now the situation is very complicated for Thomas Frank. His job is at serious risk, and his position is not safe at this stage."

The Spurs hierarchy is now engaged in internal discussions with a decision imminent. Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner is expected to depart his post at season's end, but Frank cannot afford to wait that long. The Champions League picture also influences the timing of Tottenham's deliberations.

According to Football Insider, Saturday's defeat and the accompanying chorus of "sacked in the morning" from frustrated supporters has proven the catalyst for action. The club is now actively scouting replacements, considering both interim and permanent options.

Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as a potential candidate for a sensational return. The former Spurs boss, currently managing the United States national team, is understood to be "open" to coming back to North London following this summer's World Cup. Should Frank depart, Tottenham would likely install an interim manager to oversee the remainder of the campaign.