In this video
- Asked if they set out to grind out the goalless draw, Frank said the first half was relatively even and he thinks Monaco were better in the second. He thinks they lacked a bit of intensity.
- Frank said competing in both competitions is a challenge they are up for, and they finished 17th last year. It is not the worst thing on a bad day to get a point and a clean sheet.
- Asked if Spurs, with neither Harry Kane nor Son to rely on, are finding chances difficult to create, Frank said yes, he thinks that is fair. It is his job to get the most out of the players available.
- Asked what the lack of intensity was down to, Frank said he may need to think a little more about it. It could be many things, including going again after a very competitive game against Villa.
“I think it's more the ability to go again and again and again in every action throughout a game.”
- Asked about Vicario after Sunday's two long-range Villa goals, Frank said he doesn't think they were mistakes, just two great finishes. He thinks Vicario was very good tonight.
- Asked if Monaco's 23 shots worried him, Frank said Villa had only had eight when Spurs played them at home, so it is definitely not every game. Still, Monaco had too many shots for his liking.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank admits the challenge of replacing Spurs legends like Harry Kane and Son Heung-min while transitioning to a new attacking identity.
Thomas Frank press conference following Spurs 0–0 draw against AS Monaco in the UEFA Champions League which is the club’s first goalless result in 125 games since March 2023.
Frank admitted that Monaco had the better second half and that Tottenham lacked intensity, particularly in key moments.
He emphasized that Champions League football requires constant adaptation, especially for a squad still adjusting to the physical and tactical demands of multiple competitions.
