Solanke’s injury leads to lack of coherence in striker selection
Most of Frank’s changes have come in forward positions, with Frank unable to settle on a first-choice striker, with Dominic Solanke injured, and looking at a number of different options in the wide positions and at No 10.
Summer signing Xavi Simons started in the draw with Manchester United before the international break, but was dropped back down to the substitutes’ bench at Arsenal. His half-time introduction at the Emirates at least prompted some attacking ambition from Spurs.
Last season’s top scorer, Brennan Johnson, has been in and out of the team, while Richarlison and on-loan Randal Kolo Muani have been deployed out wide and through the middle.
While it is recognised that Frank must rotate his team as he juggles Premier League and Champions League campaigns, a lack of consistency in his team selections is seen by sources around Spurs as an issue he must get to grips with.
It would be a surprise if Frank does not make changes for the trip to PSG, given how badly his team played against Arsenal, but some believe he would benefit from trying to pick a more settled side to try to build from in the coming weeks.
With the winter transfer window looming, it remains to be seen whether or not Spurs will look to solve any of their issues in the market, although the club are ready to spend money.
Just as they were in the summer, Tottenham are determined to look for players who would be signed to make an impact in the team and not just bolster the squad or add another option in the rotation.
Spurs will be ready to act if an opportunity arises and it is thought that the club’s priority is to look at forward options, particularly on the left and at striker.
