Spurs fans predict Thomas Frank’s sacking after West Ham’s late winner

“In this moment we need to stay together, work hard, come back tomorrow to the training ground. It’s a disaster in this moment for us.

“Thank you to the fans for always staying with us. Tomorrow we will train in silence, work hard again, midweek we have another big match.

“At this moment this is a disaster for us. We played sometimes good, sometimes bad. We must work hard and go again.

“Its’ a difficult moment for us. We are not the best on the pitch.”

“It was massive today. The boys played fantastic and I think probably deserved to be in front of the game, especially the chances we were having first half. It wasn’t to be but thankfully we ended up getting the three points.

“You’re put on to do a job - no matter if it’s five minutes or 50 minutes, and that’s what I try to do. Throughout my career, I’ve tried to be as professional as always.

“It was harmless really, sometimes goalkeepers get a little bit too much love and you can’t really touch them. It is a contact sport. Luckily I was in the right place at the right time.”

Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Tim Sherwood this week described the London derby between his old club and West Ham United as “El Sackico” in reference to the pressure on both head coaches.

But while some on the outside, such as Sherwood, believe that Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank must be on the brink of the sack, the Lewis family and chief executive Vinai Venkatesham have remained supportive of the Dane.

A defeat by relegation-threatened West Ham on Saturday afternoon is unthinkable to supporters, particularly those who have booed Frank and his team. But while it would undoubtedly place him under pressure, the Spurs head coach has been given no reason to think that only a win will save his job.

Here, Telegraph Sport examines why Frank has not been sacked by Tottenham already, the reasons why the West Ham game may not be make or break for him, and the caveat that could yet place him in danger.

Hello and welcome to coverage from the Premier League’s 3pm matches.

Under-fire Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is well aware of the need to win over the club’s disgruntled fans and knows victories are the key.

Spurs host a side on Saturday whose head coach is equally feeling the heat in Nuno Espirito Santo’s relegation-threatened West Ham.

Fan group Change for Tottenham will protest before West Ham’s visit, but Frank’s future looks secure for now, with chief executive Vinai Venkatesham firmly behind the Danish coach, who this week welcomed Conor Gallagher’s arrival in a £34.7mdeal.

“Of course it’s important, it’s very important (because) connecting is key,” said Frank, whose side are 14th in the Premier League.

“I think I’m quite good at connecting with people, actually, so that’s one thing, but I also know in football there is one way of connecting and that is winning.

“So, when we start winning enough and we also start creating even more chances than we have done, which I’m not in doubt of - there is sign in the right direction of that - then I am quite convinced we will connect better and better. I’m not in doubt of that.”

Elsewhere, Chelsea are looking to bounce back from defeat to Arsenal in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final when in-form Brentford make the short trip across across west London on Saturday.

It will be Rosenior’s first Premier League match in charge since replacing Enzo Maresca and sees Chelsea seeking what would be just a second league victory in 10.

“It’s been chaos but it’s been enjoyable chaos,” said Rosenior. “It’s been challenging, not just for me but for my staff. To meet not just the players, we want to create a connection between the staff and everyone involved in the club. Getting to know the chef, getting to know everybody. It’s tiring but it’s enjoyable.”

At Anfield, Liverpool who are 11 matches unbeaten and fourth in the Premier League heading into their match against Burnley.

Manager Arne Slot said: “We haven’t put ourselves in the most ideal position, especially if you compare it to where we were after six games (they won their first seven in all competitions).

“The reality is we are competing against these teams for the fourth position. There is still a lot for us to play for in the league.”

We will also be keeping a close eye on Leeds United vs Fulham and Sunderland vs Crystal Palace.

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