Thomas Frank has been sacked by Tottenham this morning. Spurs are in a state of crisis, sitting 16th in the Premier League and just five points above the relegation zone. So who are the bookmakers’ frontrunners to replace Frank and save Spurs from the drop?
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Roberto De Zerbi (4/5 to 1/1): The current favourite. His sudden departure from Marseille just yesterday makes him a perfect plug-and-play option. He offers the high-octane, attacking identity Spurs fans crave, and his previous Premier League success with Brighton suggests he can handle the league’s intensity immediately without a transition period.
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Mauricio Pochettino (6/4 to 4/1): The emotional choice and fan favourite. Despite currently coaching the USA national team, chants for his return were very loud during the Newcastle loss. He remains a candidate because he understands the club’s DNA and could instantly unify a toxic atmosphere, but any return is complicated because of his current international commitments.
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Xavi Hernandez (4/1 to 8/1): An exciting option. Currently a free agent after leaving Barcelona, Xavi has been vocal about wanting a Premier League challenge. He is a candidate because the board views him as a world-class figure who can demand respect from a dressing room that reportedly lost faith in Frank’s pragmatism.
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Robbie Keane (6/1 to 8/1): Currently at Ferencvaros, Keane’s legendary status at Spurs makes him a prime candidate for an interim appointment. He is being considered because he could provide an immediate morale boost and has a connection to the badge that could help stabilise the club quickly.
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Ruben Amorim (11/1 to 12/1): An intriguing outsider. Since leaving Manchester United earlier this year, Amorim has been looking for a project to rebuild his reputation. He is a candidate due to his tactical flexibility and past success in Portugal, though his recent struggle in England makes him a slightly riskier bet.
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Oliver Glasner (12/1 to 16/1): While his odds have drifted, Glasner’s work at Crystal Palace (including an FA Cup win) keeps him in the conversation. He is a candidate because of his structured pressing style, which the board would hope could fix the defensive issues that ultimately led to Frank’s dismissal. He has said he is leaving Palace at the end of the season but getting him out of Selhurst Park now could be tricky.
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