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back Thomas Frank appointed as tottenham hotspur With the manager in charge during the summer transfer window, there are real expectations that the Dane can take the club to the next level.
His impressive spell at Brentford makes him an excellent candidate for the role in north London, but it’s safe to say his tenure so far has been a massive failure.
The 52-year-old only scored 29 points in total in this game. Premier League They are just six points off the relegation zone so far.
The Lilywhites have won just two of their last 11 league games, and their winless run has been extended to eight after Saturday’s 2-0 loss to Manchester United.
There is no doubt that one player has been responsible for the defeats in North London in recent weeks and the manager will certainly need to re-evaluate his current position in the squad.
Cristian Romero’s disciplinary issues at Tottenham
Frank continues to show confidence in centre-backs amid Tottenham’s recent woes Christian Romero An attempt to turn around his tenure in north London.
The Argentine, who captains the club and has featured in 21 league games so far, will miss the next four games due to recent disciplinary issues.
During the defeat at Old Trafford, the 27-year-old was ordered off after a rash late challenge on Manchester United midfielder Casemiro.
It was the defender’s second dismissal in the league this season, after he was sent off against Liverpool for kicking Ibrahima Konate.
As a result, Frank’s side had to play with ten players for more than an hour, which undoubtedly increased the pressure on the manager’s shoulders – and the fans were now starting to get anxious.
The defender has now received six red cards since his move in the summer of 2021, the most of any player in the division at that time, and his disciplinary issues have subsequently come to light.
Worse than Romero: Tottenham star must leave club
Judging from Tottenham’s current league standings, the team has once again failed in England’s top league, and the similarities with last season are obvious to all.
The Lilywhites finished 17th last season, just one place above the relegation zone, ultimately costing Ange Postecoglou his job in north London.
As for the Dane, he has been unable to prevent such struggles in the role and this latest divisional performance has certainly left fans worried about the prospect of a relegation battle.
Romero’s ongoing disciplinary issues have undoubtedly played a role in his recent dip in form, but injuries have also played a role, with numerous senior players currently sidelined.
Pedro Polo He has missed the last three games of all competitions with a hamstring problem but his form before his latest setback left fans unhappy.
The Spaniard joins the club in the summer of 2023 for a fee of £40 million and despite playing a defensive role, he can still provide outstanding performances in the attacking areas.
He is often tasked with providing assists to those around him, but he has only managed two assists in 23 league games, a sign of his struggles this season.
The 26-year-old’s pass completion rate this season is only 74%, ranking in the bottom 9% of all positions in the league, which is undoubtedly one of the reasons for his failure.
However, his performance without the ball has been equally dismal in 2025/26, subsequently earning just 1.1 tackles per 90 games while having dribbled past more than 80% of the division’s players so far.
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Pedro Polo – Premier League Statistics (2025/26) |
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Statistics (per 90 people) |
consistent |
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Games played |
twenty three |
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Assist |
2 |
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Pass accuracy |
74% |
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tackle making |
1.1 |
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Number of interceptions |
0.7 |
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duel won |
44% |
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cross completion |
19% |
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dribble past |
1.2 |
Polo has made just 0.7 interceptions per 90 this season, winning the majority of 44% of the duels he has featured in so far, with Spurs’ right flank starting to become a huge problem.
His offensive prowess has made him a huge asset in recent years, but judging by his aforementioned numbers, he’s struggled to impress in that regard.
As a result, he is undoubtedly well below his standards and the hierarchy urgently need to make adding new players in the right-back area a priority.
Like Romero, Polo has struggled to impress this season, undoubtedly putting his long-term future in north London at risk – with the club desperate for players to help them out of their current predicament.
The Spaniard is undoubtedly a luxury player who can help on the offensive end, but his influence is too inconsistent, which will require the club to move him in the near future.
