Thomas the Frank Engine keeps chugging along. Somehow the Tottenham Hotspur manager is still in place to lead what is left of the squad in a challenging Champions League match against Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund after it seemed like the Danish manager’s tenure was all but over.
Spurs actually have a rather good record against the German side, winning their four last encounters, but it’s hard to confident of that outcome here; almost as hard as it is to call this Spurs side a football team –
and I’m not saying that to be derogatory of their play (well, maybe a bit), but as a reminder that due to the numerous absences thanks to injury, illness, and suspension, the Lilywhites barely have a senior XI available.
It’s a side with only one win in the past month against a side sitting second in the German top-flight; but football isn’t played on paper.
COYS!
Lineups
Lineups will be posted closer to kick-off.
Live Blog
How to Watch
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Borussia Dortmund
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, UK
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET, 8:00 p.m. UK
TV: DAZN USA, TNT Sports 1 (UK). Check international listings at livesoccertv.com
Streaming: Paramount+
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