In this video
- Asked for the usual team news at the start of the session, Frank said everyone is available for tomorrow's game against PSG.
- Frank said the Arsenal game was a hard watch and a bad performance. Most disappointing was not competing: of 53 duels and second-ball situations, they came out on top in 17 and lost 36.
- Frank said the player was very happy to join, but a dead leg took longer than expected, then came a broken jaw. He is convinced they will see more good stuff from him.
- Asked about resetting after the negativity, Frank said a bad performance needs deeper analysis and a bit of a reset. Four games in 10 days, three away, is the challenge they want to embrace.
- Asked about the back five, Frank said he reads no articles or social media, so did not know of any fallout. If you do not win duels and play forward enough, the formation does not matter.
- Asked whether his team takes risks, Frank said he thinks they do, but maybe they should do more. Not creating enough chances is the reality, and it is his job to create more.
“…I know how to build a team. I know how to build a club and we will do that.”
- Frank said defending was the biggest thing to focus on. However hard it is for a Tottenham head coach to say, league leaders Arsenal defend very well, as Liverpool and City did when they won.
Thomas Frank press conference ahead of the crucial clash against PSG. Frank took full responsibility for Arsenal defeat as he reflected on Tottenham’s poor performance.
The Spurs head coach admits his team lacked aggression and intensity and emphasizes the need to bounce back with a strong performance. Randall Kolo Muani is still adjusting after injuries and expected to play a key role as he faces his parent club Paris Saint-Germain.
Frank addresses the pressure of facing two European giants Arsenal and PSG within days, and highlights key areas of improvement for Spurs.
Wilson Odobert also reflects on his development and partnership with Xavi Simons, and both players appear motivated to respond after a tough loss.
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