Can the Champions League save Thomas Frank as Spurs hunt a top-eight finish in Frankfurt? | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur travel to Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday looking to secure a place in the Champions League last-16.

Spurs head into the final round positioned inside the top eight, only one point ahead of several rivals in fifth place, meaning the margin for error is slim.

Victory in Germany would remove any uncertainty, while a draw could yet leave their fate dependent on other results.

The competition has offered a rare bright spot in an otherwise troubled season for Tottenham, whose recent Premier League draw at Burnley underlined familiar defensive issues.

By contrast, Thomas Frank’s side have won three of their last four Champions League matches and have consistently looked more composed on the continental stage.

That resilience has been built largely at home, with Spurs still seeking their first away league win after two draws and a defeat.

Their inability to fully impose themselves on the road remains a concern, particularly against opponents with nothing to lose.

Frankfurt’s Champions League campaign has already ended in disappointment.

They have collected just four points from seven matches and sit well outside the qualification places, having struggled to balance domestic and European demands throughout the season.

Their Bundesliga form has mirrored those issues, with a prolonged winless run eroding confidence and exposing defensive fragility.

Injuries and managerial instability have further disrupted momentum, leaving Frankfurt short on cohesion and consistency.

Despite elimination, the hosts will be determined to deliver a performance for their supporters in their final European home fixture of the campaign.

A strong showing against a Premier League side would offer a rare positive note in a difficult season and an opportunity to restore some belief.

That sense of freedom could make Frankfurt awkward opponents, particularly if Tottenham allow the tempo to drop.

Spurs will be expected to control possession and territory, but they cannot afford lapses in concentration.

Cristian Romero’s leadership and experience have been central to Tottenham’s European performances, while midfield balance has improved in recent weeks.

Frank is likely to demand intensity from the outset, mindful that complacency would invite unnecessary pressure.

The objective for Tottenham is clear. Secure the points required to remain in the top eight and preserve the momentum that Europe has provided amid domestic uncertainty.

Failure to do so would risk turning a promising Champions League campaign into another source of frustration.