Tottenham Under Pressure Host Copenhagen

Tottenham arrive under pressure after successive defeats to Newcastle and Chelsea, an on-field snub that was later apologised for, and mounting questions over manager Thomas Frank’s future, making Tuesday’s Champions League home game against Copenhagen vital. Frank said Mohammed Kudus and Djed Spence picked up knocks but “could and should” be available, while Lucas Bergvall has been ruled out with concussion and will miss both the Copenhagen game and the upcoming Manchester United visit. Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie returned from the bench and could start, but midfield options remain thin with Archie Gray still sidelined and Joao Palhinha potentially needing rest after heavy minutes. Attack is a concern: Xavi Simons is out of form, summer signing Randal Kolo Muani has struggled, and Mathys Tel is ineligible for the Champions League, so Frank may look to Richarlison, Wilson Odobert or Brennan Johnson to tweak the frontline. Copenhagen are winless in the group and have shown defensive vulnerabilities but still present a tactical test, and Frank insists a strong home performance and a win are the best remedies to halt Spurs’ slide.