Thomas Frank says he has club backing as Tottenham head into Dortmund match

Thomas Frank said the Tottenham hierarchy are standing with him as he prepares to take charge of the Champions League tie at home to Borussia Dortmund, insisting “everything normal” despite a storm around the club after Saturday’s home defeat to West Ham. The manager’s position is described as precarious after the loss, with supporters reportedly demanding he be “sacked in the morning.” Frank will remain in the dugout on Tuesday, though the article says it remains to be seen whether that will be merely a stay of execution.

Frank faces a severe selection crisis, with only 11 available outfield players and “maybe three that need to push massively to get through 90 minutes.” The club announced Ben Davies will undergo surgery for an ankle fracture, João Palhinha remained out of training, Xavi Simons did not train after damaging an ankle but is “poised to play,” and 13 players will be missing overall, including the suspended Micky van de Ven; Conor Gallagher is ineligible.

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