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<\/p>\nUnder-fire Tottenham manager Thomas Frank insists that West Ham skipper Jarrod Bowen should have been given his marching orders during his side’s 2-1 defeat<\/p>\n
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Thomas Frank has claimed Jarrod Bowen could have seen red for his X-rated tackle on Xavi Simons. The unhappy Tottenham<\/a> boss claimed the England forward was fortunate not to get sent off after his challenge during Saturday\u2019s defeat to West Ham<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tottenham midfielder Simons was sent off last month after a VAR check for a challenge on Liverpool<\/a> captain Virgil van Dijk. Simons is set to start against Borussia Dortmund<\/a> on Tuesday night even though he could not train because of an ankle injury suffered in Bowen\u2019s challenge.<\/p>\n Frank said: \u201cXavi was out there today but didn\u2019t train today because that was a bad tackle from Bowen. Not that Bowen is a bad guy and would do anything intentional.<\/p>\n \u201cA bad tackle from behind which injured his ankle, he has a swollen ankle but because he\u2019s so strong mentally, he will play through pain tomorrow. So that\u2019s big credit of course to Xavi.<\/p>\n JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football’s Facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE: Thomas Frank reveals talks at Tottenham ‘last supper’ and hint on sack decision<\/a>READ MORE: Thomas Frank sends new message to Tottenham fans as he fights to save his job<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cAnd by the way, while we are there, I can\u2019t understand why that isn\u2019t a red card when a red card is when he accidentally put his foot on Van Dijk. Anyway, that is a bigger discussion.\u201d<\/p>\n Simons insisted that Tottenham can still turn their season around despite the huge doubts over Frank\u2019s future as manager.<\/p>\n Ex-Rb Leipzig star Simons said: \u201cYeah obviously we want to turn this around. Especially playing in the Champions League<\/a>, it’s the biggest stage. Me playing against Dortmund, I\u2019ve played them already in Germany.<\/p>\n Xavi Simons was shown a straight red against Liverpool earlier this season(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s special but at the same time it\u2019s like every game, every game is a big game for me and the team. We want to pick that moment to bring the three points home.<\/p>\n \u201cAt the end, I would say this is the highest level of football, and as we know as a group, we have to stick together. It’s not only the coach, it’s the whole club, I would say. And that’s the most important thing.<\/p>\n \u201cIn football, we’re playing every two or three days. And we have to stick together and to go on, and tomorrow we have another opportunity to win.\u201d<\/p>\n Join our new WhatsApp community <\/a>and receive your daily dose of Mirror <\/a>Football <\/a>content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package<\/p>\n This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more<\/a> \u00a343<\/p>\n \u00a335<\/p>\n Sky<\/p>\n![\"Xavi](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768887429_932_0_Tottenham-Hotspur-v-Liverpool-Premier-League.jpg\")
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