Danny Murphy Predicts Randal Kolo Muani Breakthrough After Tottenham’s Champions League Win

Tottenham Hotspur striker Randal Kolo Muani showed flashes of his growing influence during Spurs’ 4–0 Champions League victory over Copenhagen — and former England midfielder Danny Murphy believes it’s only a matter of time before the Frenchman explodes into form.

The 25-year-old, on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, led the line for Thomas Frank’s side and provided an assist in an impressive European win that also featured goals from Brennan Johnson, Wilson Odobert, Micky van de Ven, and Joao Palhinha. After a stop-start beginning to his Tottenham career, disrupted by early fitness issues, Kolo Muani now appears to be finding rhythm at a crucial stage of the season.

Speaking on TalkSPORT Daily, Murphy praised the forward’s performance despite a couple of missed chances — and suggested that Kolo Muani could yet become a key figure for Spurs under Frank.

“You’ll see a couple of really poor misses from Kolo Muani, and that doesn’t do his performance justice,” Murphy said. “He could be a player for Tottenham. I know they’ve got some problems up front at the minute, but he’s getting fitter and stronger, and he was an absolute handful. He looks a decent player.”

Murphy’s comments reflect a growing optimism around Hotspur Way that Kolo Muani is adapting quickly to the pace and intensity of English football. His link-up play and movement in behind caused Copenhagen persistent problems, and his assist for Odobert’s goal demonstrated both composure and vision.

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank also heaped praise on the forward after the match, acknowledging that Kolo Muani isn’t yet at full tilt but is improving every week.

“I think he’s just taking steps in the right direction and he’s getting more and more fit,” Frank said post-match. “I will still go as far as to say I don’t think he’s fully firing yet, but you can see he’s such a handful to play against.

The goal is a ball in behind where he just can’t quite control it, but then he shows extreme composure to assist Wilson [Odobert]. He’s through two or three times and could have scored more. He was a real threat.”

For Frank, Kolo Muani’s growing sharpness couldn’t come at a better time. With Manchester United next and a North London Derby looming, Spurs need a reliable attacking outlet to complement Odobert’s energy and Johnson’s directness.

In our view, Kolo Muani’s development at Tottenham should be measured not just by goals but by overall influence. His willingness to press, link play, and create chances aligns perfectly with Thomas Frank’s structured, high-energy philosophy.

Once his finishing sharpens, the French forward could become one of the most complete attacking weapons in Spurs’ squad. With confidence returning and the schedule heating up, this could be the start of his breakthrough run in North London.

Tottenham host Old Trafford this weekend before visiting Arsenal in the North London Derby. With momentum building and key attackers returning, Kolo Muani’s form could be decisive in shaping Spurs’ title credentials — or their Champions League ambitions.

👉 Spurs fans — do you think Kolo Muani has what it takes to become Tottenham’s next star striker?