# Episode 163 - Why the Next Spurs Manager Will Fail Too + How Do You Fix an Injury Crisis

An episode of [The Transfer Flow Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756763626), 11 Feb 2026, 45 min.

Audio: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/VI7562576445.mp3

Tottenham have sacked Thomas Frank, but will it actually change anything? In this episode we break down why the next Spurs manager could be walking into the same structural problems. From squad construction and midfield imbalance to the injury spiral and long-term strategy, this feels bigger than one coach. We discuss why Frank’s expected “floor” never materialised, what Spurs are missing behind the scenes, and what kind of profile would realistically make sense next. There’s also a wider conversation about injury crises in the Premier League, how clubs get stuck in doom loops, and whether squad building is the real preventative solution. Finally, we take a look at the La Liga title race. Why Barcelona might have the edge over Real Madrid, how style of play matters against low blocks, and what fixture congestion could mean in the run-in. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - Relegation zone math 02:20 - A long time coming for Frank 03:55 - Who will Spurs get next? 04:34 - Spurs must be run better 06:00 - This is a deeper problem 06:33 - Their relegation risk is low 07:02 - A bleak managerial market? 07:57 - They dug themselves into a big hole + Frank’s floor 09:30 - Bad transfer policy 11:40 - Getting points is all that matters for the moment 13:36 - Longer term, who’s willing to take the job? 14:50 - They need an overachiever 15:56 - Set piece problems + the players haven’t quit 18:04 - 12 days until they play Arsenal 18:53 - Remaining schedule 19:47 - Iraola an option? 21:53 - Would he want it and nothing is guaranteed with him 24:00 - Who’s even available? And Xavi talk 25:15 - People who the Spurs job would be appealing to 26:34 - How do you fix the injury doom spiral? 27:33 - 12 players injured for Spurs 28:14 - UCL games causing problems? 30:20 - Planned substitutions 31:10 - Managing injury and relegation at the same time 31:50 - Squad building problems and fatigue 32:40 - How to prevent the injury crisis 34:05 - This got Maresca sacked from Chelsea 35:40 - Chelsea offer a good blueprint 37:10 - Bad spending and who should get sold 38:40 - La Liga title race 39:49 - Real Madrid still haven’t figured out their lineup 40:50 - Half of the league is battling relegation 41:21 - You must be able to break down low blocks 42:35 - 2 extra UCL games for Real Madrid 43:20 - Barcelona have more weapons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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