{"id":243110,"date":"2026-05-12T19:40:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T19:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/12\/hes-a-big-problem-thomas-frank-signing-is-becoming-the-new-aurier-at-spurs\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T19:40:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T19:40:14","slug":"hes-a-big-problem-thomas-frank-signing-is-becoming-the-new-aurier-at-spurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/12\/hes-a-big-problem-thomas-frank-signing-is-becoming-the-new-aurier-at-spurs\/","title":{"rendered":"He’s a big problem: Thomas Frank signing is becoming the new Aurier at Spurs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> manage to drag themselves to the finish line this season with their Premier League<\/a> status still intact, there’s no question that some big changes are needed.<\/p>\n

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Roberto De Zerbi<\/a> has overseen improvements since replacing Igor Tudor during the March international break, but Monday’s draw against Leeds United was a reminder that Tottenham are still brittle and beleaguered on home soil, where they have not won in the Premier League since Brentford were dispatched under Thomas Frank at the start of December.<\/p>\n

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However, a lack of quality in attack may yet drag the Lilywhites down. It needs fixing now, and it certainly needs fixing ahead of the new campaign, should Spurs survive and earn a reprieve on the major stage.<\/p>\n

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\n How Spurs blew their chance vs Leeds<\/strong>
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James Maddison’s return to the field was a rousing sight for club and players and fans. He was rusty after his long-term knee recovery, but the England international’s creativity and influence could be observed across his 21 minutes on the field.<\/p>\n

Creativity still marks the bane of Spurs’ season. They created a total of 1.27 xG against Leeds, who pipped them there. The penalty assisted the Whites there, but a lack of playmaking and wastefulness when the ball does find its way into the danger area is inhibiting De Zerbi’s side. Then again, this has been a problem all year.<\/p>\n

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Expected Goals (xG) is a metric designed to measure the probability of a shot resulting in a goal.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

Mathys Tel’s goal was spectacular, and in that, it carried more than an echo of the strike which rattled Brighton a few weeks ago – briefly. Once more, Tottenham failed to hold onto their advantage down N17, once more fumbling a glorious chance to create some breathing room between themselves and the Hammers.<\/p>\n

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It’s important to remember that West Ham fans are staring at the finish line with a bleaker outlook. Spurs are the favourites to win this race. However, changes are surely needed in attack this summer, with one fully-fit member in need of being cut off as soon as the final whistle screeches in less than two weeks.<\/p>\n

Sadly, all excitement has evaporated for Tottenham’s new Serge Aurier.<\/p>\n

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\n Spurs’ new Aurier mustn’t start again<\/strong>
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Aurier played prominently for Tottenham in the Premier League, but there’s no question that he left a lot to be desired at the club.<\/p>\n

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Though he’s not positionally similar, Randal Kolo Muani<\/a> is quickly becoming the new version of the unemployed Ivory Coast star, struggling to make and sustain an impact after joining from Paris Saint-Germain.<\/p>\n

Against Leeds, he put in a shift, but it wasn’t enough, with actual quality and impact lacking. In this, Kolo Muani is sadly becoming Spurs’ next version of Aurier, who also made the move over to the outfit from the French capital, suffering from more tough moments than high points.<\/p>\n

Even intense effort has eluded Kolo Muani at times. He was branded “lazy” by journalist Kyle Freeguard<\/a> after a stodgy performance against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.<\/p>\n

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Kolo Muani vs Leeds<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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Match Stats<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Minutes played<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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90′<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Assists<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Touches<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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50<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Shots (on target)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0 (0)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Accurate passes<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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18\/23 (78%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Big chances created<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Crosses<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0\/1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Possession lost<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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23x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Succ. dribbles<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2\/5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ball recoveries<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Tackles won<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1\/1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Duels won<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6\/17<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

A lack of possible variation in attack has given Kolo Muani a free reign in Tottenham’s attack over the past several weeks, but there’s no question that ENIC Group are still failing to get bang for their buck.<\/p>\n

Perhaps most frustrating is that the France international has elite potential in his boots. He joined PSG from Eintracht Frankfurt for \u00a372m, but high points have been few and far between in recent years.<\/p>\n

Aurier arrived way back when, but his erratic defending and inconsistencies across his 110 appearances at the club saw him leave meekly, despite racking up 17 assists, demonstrating skill as a creator.<\/p>\n

Now, Kolo Muani’s set to join him as a PSG reject who failed to make the grade. Even Lucas Moura, remembered as the architect of one of the great Champions League comebacks, ebbed and flowed throughout his time in London.<\/p>\n

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Kolo Muani might have created one great chance for Richarlison, but under no circumstances should the Frenchman be handed a permanent spot in this Spurs side next year. It’s one to forget for the Lilywhites – and probably for the player too.<\/p>\n

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Tottenham Hotspur have hit the jackpot with this star who could be their new Luka Modric.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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