{"id":580219,"date":"2025-11-19T10:30:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T10:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/580219\/"},"modified":"2025-11-19T10:30:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T10:30:24","slug":"rodrigo-bentancur-returns-in-three-thomas-frank-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/580219\/","title":{"rendered":"Rodrigo Bentancur returns in three Thomas Frank changes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <img width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bentancur-Frank-1140x641.jpg\" class=\"attachment-single-feature size-single-feature wp-post-image\" alt=\"Rodrigo Bentancur looking at Thomas Frank in split image\" layout=\"fill\"  style=\"object-position: 50% 20%\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Credit: Imago<\/p>\n<p>   <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_1475-2.jpg\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" alt=\"Kyrenia Shipillis\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>   <\/p>\n<p> Wed 19 November 2025 7:10, UK <\/p>\n<p><strong>Thomas Frank could make three tactical changes when Tottenham face Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tottenhamhotspurnews.com\/matchday-news\/tottenham-player-ratings-v-arsenal-odobert-shines-4-10-forgettable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tottenham triumphed in a 1-0 victory against Arsenal<\/a> when the two sides last faced during pre-season, with the so-called friendly game evoking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tottenhamhotspurnews.com\/statsandtactics\/postecoglous-fringe-player-stakes-claim-three-things-learned-from-tottenham-v-arsenal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">good feelings about Frank\u2019s tenure at Spurs<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tottenhamhotspurnews.com\/matchday-news\/supercomputer-predicts-result-of-arsenal-vs-tottenham-in-premier-league-showdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spurs are not favourites against Arsenal<\/a> this time around.<\/p>\n<p>And that means <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tottenhamhotspurnews.com\/tag\/thomas-frank\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frank<\/a> will need to do something special to claim all three points against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tottenhamhotspurnews.com\/tag\/mikel-arteta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mikel Arteta<\/a>\u2019s side at the Emirates on 23 November. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/imago1068493350-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tottenham boss Thomas Frank looks to his right\" class=\"wp-image-108365\" \/>Credit: ImagoWilson Odobert starts after excellent cameo vs Man United<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tottenhamhotspurnews.com\/tag\/wilson-odobert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wilson Odobert<\/a> assisted from the bench in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tottenhamhotspurnews.com\/statsandtactics\/kolo-muani-anonymous-8-10-teammate-the-shining-light-tottenham-player-ratings-vs-man-united\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tottenham\u2019s 2-2 draw against Manchester United<\/a> before the international break. <\/p>\n<ul class=\"inline-links multi\">\n<li>Odobert created two big chances <\/li>\n<li>He made three key passes <\/li>\n<li>He registered 0.19 expected assists <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>His dribbles were 100 per cent successful and his crosses were 50 per cent accurate according to Sofascore. <\/p>\n<p>As a result, he could come in for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tottenhamhotspurnews.com\/tag\/richarlison\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Richarlison<\/a>, who started on the left wing against United. <\/p>\n<p>This would see the Brazilian deployed at striker, replacing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tottenhamhotspurnews.com\/tag\/randal-kolo-muani\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Randal Kolo Muani<\/a>, who sustained a jaw injury against the Red Devils. <\/p>\n<p>Given that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tottenhamhotspurnews.com\/tag\/mohammed-kudus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mohammed Kudus<\/a> has missed a couple of games for Spurs and is currently uncertain to face Arsenal, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tottenhamhotspurnews.com\/tag\/brennan-johnson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brennan Johnson<\/a> will likely retain his place on the right wing in Frank\u2019s starting line-up.  <\/p>\n<p>The midfield will likely see a huge shake-up, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tottenhamhotspurnews.com\/tag\/rodrigo-bentancur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rodrigo Bentancur<\/a> returning to his place beside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tottenhamhotspurnews.com\/tag\/joao-palhinha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joao Palhinha<\/a> to form Spurs\u2019 defensive double pivot. <\/p>\n<ul class=\"inline-links multi\">\n<li>Bentancur played 11 minutes against United <\/li>\n<li>He completed 75 per cent of his passes <\/li>\n<li>His dribbles were 100 per cent successful, and he won 100 per cent of his tackles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This would see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tottenhamhotspurnews.com\/tag\/pape-matar-sarr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pape Matar Sarr<\/a> demoted to the bench, but given the attacking nature of Arsenal and Sarr\u2019s earlier injury scare while with Senegal, Frank could opt for a more conservative approach on Sunday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/arsenal-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Tottenham predicted lineup vs Arsenal\" class=\"wp-image-110679\" \/>Tottenham predicted lineup vs Arsenal<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tottenhamhotspurnews.com\/tag\/destiny-udogie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Destiny Udogie<\/a>, who assisted off the bench, could replace <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tottenhamhotspurnews.com\/tag\/djed-spence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Djed Spence<\/a>, who was disappointing against Man United. <\/p>\n<p>Tottenham\u2019s other defenders will likely retain their spots in the North London derby.<\/p>\n<p>Guglielmo Vicario must have a good game<\/p>\n<p>League leaders Arsenal have been one of the best attacking teams in the Premier League this season. <\/p>\n<p>The Gunners have netted 20 goals from 32 big chances created. Meanwhile, Spurs have netted 19 goals from 20 chances created. <\/p>\n<p>Arsenal score and create in volume, especially from set-pieces, and have conceded just five goals so far this period, as they sit top of the table. <\/p>\n<p>As a result, Tottenham may need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tottenhamhotspurnews.com\/tag\/guglielmo-vicario\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guglielmo Vicario<\/a>\u2019s heroics to produce a result away from home on Sunday. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Enjoyed this article?<\/strong> Stay connected with all the latest Tottenham Hotspur news, updates, and behind-the-scenes content by following us on our new Instagram account \u2013<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tottenhamnews247\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> @tottenhamnews24<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tottenhamnews247\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>  <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Credit: Imago Wed 19 November 2025 7:10, UK Thomas Frank could make three tactical changes when Tottenham face&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":580220,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4100],"tags":[94,22409,79,19189,16,15,11742],"class_list":{"0":"post-580219","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-football","8":"tag-football","9":"tag-rodrigo-bentancur","10":"tag-sports","11":"tag-thomas-frank","12":"tag-uk","13":"tag-united-kingdom","14":"tag-wilson-odobert"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115575903294285859","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/580219","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=580219"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/580219\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/580220"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=580219"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=580219"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=580219"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}