Thomas Frank has backed Xavi Simons to make his mark at Tottenham as the Dutch forward prepares to face Chelsea, the club he might easily have joined in the transfer window.
Tottenham could welcome back two key players for Saturday's crucial London derby against Chelsea but only after losing another two to injury.
Thomas Frank has hit out at referee Chris Kavanagh after Tottenham were knocked out of the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle at St James' Park on Wednesday night.
A flurry of knockout drama unfolded in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night as Arsenal edged Brighton, Palace stunned Liverpool, Manchester City rallied past Swansea, Chelsea survived Wolves, and Newcastle brushed aside Tottenham.
Thomas Frank insists he remains calm about Micky van de Ven's future at Tottenham Hotspur, even as the Dutch defender's standout form draws attention from some of Europe's biggest clubs.
Thomas Frank has played down fitness concerns surrounding Pape Matar Sarr and hinted that the Senegalese midfielder could be in line for a return to Tottenham's starting line-up when they visit Everton on Sunday.