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'That’s probably one thing'- Sam Allardyce raises concerns about one aspect of Tottenham under Thomas Frank

Originally posted on To The Lane And Back
By Aaryan Choksi | Last updated Oct 8, 2025 10:21 AM ET

Tottenham Hotspur’s pragmatic approach may not work well in the long-term as the season progresses

Tottenham have taken some huge strides under Thomas Frank already this season. Considering how disastrous last year was for the Lilywhites, few expected the club to bounce back so quickly in the Premier League under the Danish tactician’s guidance. However, it is fair to say that Frank has steadied the ship at N17 and completely transformed the outlook of the team.

Spurs look defensively resolute this season, keeping five clean sheets in all competitions already. They are well set up under Frank and the ex-Brentford boss has managed to play each player to their strengths. That said, the lack of goals from the centre forwards and the other attackers is still a cause of concern for the North London club.

Tottenham focused heavily on strengthening their attack during the summer, bringing in the likes of Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons, and Randal Kolo Muani before deadline day. They also secured the permanent signing of Mathys Tel to provide additional depth up front. But apart from Kudus, none of the new attackers have truly stepped up for Tottenham so far, leaving Thomas Frank slightly worried about how the rest of the season might unfold.

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank will need to find different routes for his team to score this season

Tottenham’s forwards have underperformed massively under Frank this campaign. Richarlison started the season in fine form, scoring a brace on the opening day, but the Brazilian’s form has dipped since then. Meanwhile, both Randal Kolo Muani and Dominic Solanke are still working their way back to full fitness as the team edges closer to the new year. Neither player has completed a full match for the club this season.

Seeing how Spurs’ attack has underperformed this season, Sam Allardyce has raised some valid concerns about the club’s ability to score regularly. Speaking on the No Tippy Tappy Football podcast, Allardyce said,

“I think Thomas Frank is brilliant at what he does. But you know, will they score enough goals? Have they got enough goals? That’s probably one of the things that I’d be concerned about.”

As Allardyce rightly points out, Spurs currently lack reliable attacking outlets apart from Mohammed Kudus. The forwards simply aren’t scoring enough under Frank — a problem that could come back to haunt the club sooner rather than later. Moreover, the Danish manager’s pragmatic approach might be partly responsible for why his attackers are struggling to find the back of the net consistently.

If Thomas Frank wants Tottenham to compete on all four fronts this season, he may need to adopt a more aggressive approach. The Lilywhites must build on last season’s Europa League success, and the only way to achieve that is by playing on the front foot and taking the game to the opposition.

This article first appeared on To The Lane And Back and was syndicated with permission.

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