"Just as Spurs seemed to be finding their rhythm under Thomas Frank-following a spirited comeback draw against Newcastle United and convincing home victories over Brentford and Slavia Prague-disaster struck at the City Ground. Nottingham Forest pair Ibrahim Sangare and Callum Hudson-Odoi ran riot, combining for three goals and three assists in a 3-0 demolition of the Europa League holders, who have now suffered three defeats in their last five Premier League outings."
"With Spurs languishing in the bottom half of the table-six points adrift of Chelsea in the race for the final Champions League spot-speculation surrounding Frank's future has intensified, though reports suggest he still enjoys the board's backing for now. Even so, internal doubts about the Dane persist, and he could preside over an unwanted chapter in Spurs history this weekend; a loss would mark their 11th Premier League home defeat in 2025, the most in a single calendar year."
"Recent home form offers slight consolation, with three wins and just one loss in their last five at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but that will do little to ease concerns after last weekend's debacle. Team News Midfield options are depleted by Africa Cup of Nations call-ups, with Pape Sarr and Yves Bissouma away on duty for Senegal and Mali respectively, though Bissouma was already sidelined through injury and suspension. Injury woes continue, as Dominic Solanke (ankle), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Destiny Udogie (thigh), and James Maddison (ACL) remain unavailable."
Liverpool arrive looking to extend an unbeaten streak to six matches across all competitions. Tottenham have slipped into a downward run despite earlier positive results and suffered a 3-0 loss at Nottingham Forest where Ibrahim Sangare and Callum Hudson-Odoi combined for three goals and three assists. Spurs have lost three of their last five Premier League games and sit six points behind Chelsea in the race for the final Champions League place. Managerial speculation around Thomas Frank has intensified despite reported board backing. Squad availability is weakened by Africa Cup of Nations call-ups and multiple injury absences.
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