Cristian Romero’s stoppage-time header rescued a point for Tottenham as they drew 2-2 with Burnley at Turf Moor, but the result has done little to ease the pressure on manager Thomas Frank. Spurs took the lead through Micky van de Ven in the 38th minute, only for Axel Tuanzebe to equalise on the stroke of half-time. Lyle Foster put Burnley ahead with 15 minutes to play, before Romero headed home from Wilson Odobert’s cross to salvage a draw.
The draw comes just days after an impressive Champions League victory over Borussia Dortmund, which had handed Frank a lifeline. However, Spurs failed to build on that performance, and their supporters made their discontent clear, with boos ringing out at the final whistle. The away fans have grown increasingly frustrated with the team’s inconsistency, and calls for Frank’s dismissal are growing louder.
Frank opted for a three-man defence, matching the system that worked against Dortmund, but Spurs lacked creativity in the final third. Dominic Solanke, still lacking sharpness, squandered a second-half header, and the team struggled to sustain pressure after the break. The manager’s reliance on centre-backs Van de Ven and Romero for goals is becoming a concern, with the duo now combining for 13 goals this season.
Romero’s late equaliser may have spared Frank for now, but the result leaves Spurs’ top-four hopes hanging in the balance. With a crucial Europa League tie against Eintracht Frankfurt to come, the Dane knows he must deliver a win to silence his critics. The board is reportedly monitoring the situation, and another poor performance could spell the end of his tenure.
