Along With Frank, Dreadful Spurs Trio Should Be Sold After Forest Humiliation

 

Thomas Frank was already facing growing scrutiny before Tottenham Hotspur’s humiliating 3-0 loss away to Nottingham Forest on Sunday, but that defeat has significantly intensified the pressure on the Spurs boss. In the aftermath of the result, supporters made it abundantly clear that Frank is not the only individual they believe should be shown the door, with three senior players also becoming lightning rods for criticism.

 

Tottenham had arrived at the City Ground with a renewed sense of optimism following back-to-back victories. A solid 2-0 league win over Brentford was followed by an emphatic 3-0 Champions League success against Slavia Prague, results that briefly eased concerns surrounding Frank’s turbulent early months in charge. However, any momentum Spurs had built quickly evaporated as Sean Dyche’s Nottingham Forest side outworked and outplayed them from start to finish.

 

Forest were dominant throughout the contest, with Callum Hudson-Odoi proving the chief tormentor. The winger struck twice, opening the scoring in the 28th minute before adding a second shortly after the restart in the 50th. Ibrahim Sangaré then put the result beyond doubt late on, scoring in the 79th minute to cap off a thoroughly convincing display. The defeat marked Tottenham’s sixth loss in 16 Premier League matches, a statistic that has only heightened frustration among the fanbase.

 

While Frank has inevitably borne the brunt of the criticism, supporters were quick to turn their attention to individual performances, with three players singled out for blame following what many described as an unacceptable showing.

 

Fans Turn on Trio After Disastrous Display

 

Spurs’ lifeless performance left fans seething, and much of their anger was directed at goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. The Italian endured a nightmare moment for Hudson-Odoi’s second goal, appearing completely caught out as a seemingly harmless cross drifted over him and nestled inside the far post. For many supporters, the incident summed up a worrying trend in Vicario’s form this season.

 

The goalkeeper has struggled to rediscover his best level since returning from a fractured ankle sustained last term, and costly errors have begun to mount. His struggles were also evident in last month’s 2-1 defeat to Fulham, where his mistakes again proved decisive. For a growing section of the fanbase, patience has now run out.

 

Rodrigo Bentancur was another player to come under fire. Once a key figure in Tottenham’s midfield, the Uruguayan has failed to reach the standards he set earlier in his Spurs career. Against Forest, he looked off the pace and unable to impose himself, reinforcing concerns that his influence has significantly declined.

 

Richarlison completed the trio of players facing heavy backlash. The Brazilian forward’s inconsistent form has long divided opinion, but his ineffective performance at the City Ground appeared to push many fans beyond breaking point. He offered little attacking threat and struggled to make any meaningful impact, further complicating matters for a manager already under intense pressure.

 

Supporters Demand Major Changes

 

Fans wasted little time venting their frustrations on social media. One supporter wrote on X:

“Richarlison, Bentancur, Vicario. Sick of watching more than any others.”

 

Another was even more direct, posting:

“Vicario out. Porro out. Bentancur out. Richarlison out.”

 

A third supporter added:

“Leave Frank, Vicario, Bentancur and Richarlison in Nottingham please.”

 

Others echoed similar sentiments, with one stating:

“Vicario OUT. Bentancur OUT. Porro OUT. Richarlison OUT. FRANK …”

 

Perhaps the most damning comment summed up the mood of many:

“Alright that’s enough. Thomas Frank has to go. Richarlison has to go. Vicario has to go. Bentancur has to go. Cull it. Restart.”

 

Calls for decisive action continued, with another fan insisting:

“Bentancur, Vicario and Richarlison need to be removed from the club asap.”

 

A Necessary Rebuild Looms

 

While moving on all three players would certainly send a strong message, such drastic action appears unlikely in the short term given their roles within Frank’s first-team plans. Nevertheless, there is a growing sense that a broader rebuild may be unavoidable. This feeling persists despite a busy summer transfer window that failed to deliver the immediate uplift many had hoped for, particularly considering the trio have been at the club long enough to shoulder responsibility.

 

Tottenham’s To-Do List: Key Replacements Needed

 

Vicario’s position is emerging as one of the most pressing concerns. There is only so long Frank—and the supporters—can continue to excuse costly mistakes. The goalkeeper has looked increasingly nervous and unreliable, and his status as Spurs’ undisputed number one now appears under serious threat.

 

January signing Antonín Kinský represents an alternative. The young Czech goalkeeper impressed in limited opportunities, including a standout performance in a 1-0 Carabao Cup victory over Liverpool last season. However, at just 22 years old, many feel he lacks the experience required to step into such a high-pressure situation on a permanent basis.

 

As a result, the upcoming transfer window could be crucial, with Tottenham potentially forced to seek a proven replacement to stabilize the position.

 

Richarlison’s future also remains uncertain. The forward seemed destined for a summer exit after falling out of favor under Ange Postecoglou, and his continued inconsistency has done little to change that outlook. If Spurs are to move forward, tough decisions may be required—both on and off the pitch—as frustration among supporters continues to grow.