Tottenham Hotspur Struggles Marked by Poor Form and Protracted Rebuild Post-Levy Era
Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, highlighting ongoing challenges for the club that manager Thomas Frank describes as not a quick fix. Spurs are currently in the midst of a protracted rebuilding period following the departure of long-time chair Daniel Levy in September.
Having won only one of their last seven Premier League matches, Tottenham sits 11th with 22 points from 16 games—their lowest total since 2008—14 points behind league leaders Arsenal. Attacking struggles are evident, with only two of the last eleven games recording an expected goals (xG) value above 1, and four games this season showing an xG at or below 0.3, including matches against Arsenal, Chelsea, Brentford, and Nottingham Forest.
Injuries have also hampered the squad, with key players such as Solanke, Maddison, and Kulusevski sidelined. Despite significant investment of approximately £140 million on summer signings Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, Mathys Tel, and loan recruit Randal Kolo Muani, immediate improvements have not materialized.
The club's leadership landscape has shifted, as the Lewis family and new directors have adopted a more direct role with unclear stances toward recent acquisitions. Earlier in the season, Tottenham showcased potential by pushing PSG to penalties in the Super Cup and securing a win over Manchester City; however, subsequent performance deterioration has raised questions about tactical direction and consistency.
Home form remains a concern, with only two victories from eight league matches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Fan dissatisfaction has grown, culminating in intensified protests over ticket pricing.
