Under-pressure Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank insists that the club’s top hierarchy is “completely aligned” regarding the team’s direction, even amid growing fan scrutiny. The Danish coach faces intense pressure following a difficult start to the season and a series of disappointing results, compounded by the recent departures of Enzo Maresca and Ruben Amorim from Chelsea and Manchester United, placing a spotlight on managerial stability in the Premier League.

Although Spurs have remained unbeaten in their last three matches, their Premier League form remains concerning, with just two wins in the last eleven games. The team has not scored from open play since December 6, prompting visible frustration from supporters. The squad was notably booed off the pitch following a 1-1 draw with Sunderland, leaving Tottenham in a congested mid-table position, 13th in the standings, and fans questioning Frank’s leadership.

Despite the external pressure, the 52-year-old manager remains confident about his long-term prospects at the club, citing alignment with chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and co-sporting directors Johan Lange and Fabio Paratici. Frank praised Venkatesham as “one of the best communicators I ever met,” emphasizing the CEO’s calm demeanor, sensible decision-making, and ability to guide a club through challenging periods as critical to Tottenham’s success.

Frank also credited Venkatesham’s experience at Arsenal, including backing Mikel Arteta during a rocky first year, as an influential factor in his confidence for Spurs’ long-term development. “He knows what good looks like…he understands the journey we’re on,” Frank explained, highlighting the CEO’s deep understanding of club-building and long-term strategy.

Speculation has emerged regarding Paratici potentially returning to Italy, particularly linked to Fiorentina, a narrative fueled by Tottenham sending Manor Solomon on loan to the Serie A side. Frank dismissed any concerns about Paratici’s commitment, stating, “We’re paying his wage, he’s working very hard,” and confirmed ongoing collaboration with the sporting director even the morning before the Sunderland game, signaling continued cohesion at the top of the club.

On team news, Frank remained non-committal about Dejan Kulusevski’s recovery from a serious knee injury. Initially expected to return in December, the manager noted, “It just takes time. They are working very hard and he is working very hard to come back on the pitch,” indicating a potentially longer rehabilitation period than previously anticipated.