Jermaine Jenas calls Tottenham vs Liverpool 'must-win' for struggling boss

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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCLiverpool faces Tottenham in the Premier League in London this weekend, with both clubs looking to build up some form after disappointing starts to the campaignJermaine Jenas previewed Tottenham versus Liverpool(Image: 2024 Getty Images)Jermaine Jenas said that Tottenham's game against Liverpool this weekend is a must-win one for Thomas Frank, as the under-fire Spurs boss looks for a statement victory after a mediocre start to the season.Frank – who defended Arne Slot last month amid Liverpool's poor run of form – carved out a reputation as one of the most exciting managers in the Premier League when he was at Brentford, but his move to Tottenham has not gone to plan so far.From a results perspective, Tottenham started the league season well, but the last seven top-flight games have brought about just one victory, leaving Frank's men down in 11th place. That is still a significant improvement on the 17th-place finish that Ange Postecoglou managed last season, but Spurs fans are yet to be convinced that Frank is the man for the job.READ MORE: Gary Neville questions Jamie Carragher prediction for Tottenham vs LiverpoolREAD MORE: Arne Slot has moved away from tactical move Jurgen Klopp introduced in locker roomMany observers have commented on a lack of excitement when watching Frank's team, which is in stark contrast to the team under Postecoglou, which was routinely involved in goal-filled games – even if the final score often went in the other team's favor.After Spurs lost 3-0 away to Nottingham Forest last time out, Frank is under pressure to deliver a positive result when Liverpool visits North London on Saturday, and former Tottenham midfielder Jenas thinks his old club must win the game in order to ease the pressure on the manager"I think it's going to be huge," Jenas told 10bet.

"I think this is a manager that could be under pressure."I think when there has been no real consistency with the line-ups and the tactics, it’s difficult to predict how players are going to perform."I want to see a bit of an improvement in the forward areas too. Yes, there are injuries at the football club but they've still got decent players there."This a must-win for Frank, so he can avoid more pressure being put on him."Arne Slot and Thomas Frank have both endured tough seasons(Image: Getty Images)While Spurs may have injuries, Liverpool also goes into the game with a few injury concerns of its own.Joe Gomez came off during the first half of the Reds' win at Brighton last weekend and seems unlikely to feature at Spurs, while Dominik Szoboszlai also came off after receiving treatment.Cody Gakpo and Wataru Endo are both out, while Giovanni Leoni is a long-term absentee with the knee injury he sustained in September.Jeremie Frimpong is closing in on a return, but it is not clear whether the former Bayer Leverkusen wing-back will be ready this weekend, while Mohamed Salah played his last game of the year for Liverpool last weekend before departing for the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt.In better news, right-back Conor Bradley will be available after serving a one-game suspension against Brighton for a totting-up of yellow cards.