In this video
- Frank said van de Ven and Spence came to his office unprompted to say sorry. They did not want it to look bad or disrespectful and were frustrated with the performance, the loss and the booing.
- The player alongside Frank said they probably needed cooler heads when chasing the game. A bit more help from the stands could have been better, but they cannot control it.
- Asked if he was protecting a teammate from the crowd at full time, the player alongside Frank said there are good and bad people in every environment. His teammate was a little bit emotional.
- Asked about the home form, Frank said the fans were fantastic for the first 30 minutes. Booing after a bad performance and a loss is more than fair, but during the game they need a little help.
- Asked about a narrative that he is a pragmatist, Frank said he is aware they have not been free-flowing in some games. Every team he has managed has scored a lot of goals, and he is convinced it will happen here.
“…it will be very very very unusual if I ever throw a player under the bus.”
- Asked about the free kick that drew boos, the player alongside Frank said he probably could have played the ball forward instead of short. He has big shoulders about booing, which is normal.
- Asked about Copenhagen's poor run, Frank said they are not in the best place but are a very good team with European experience. The next game is the one where everything can change.
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank press conference ahead of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Matchday 4 clash against FC Copenhagen.
Thomas Frank discussed the tense fallout involving Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence, team morale, home form struggles, and key injury updates.
Frank revealed that Van de Ven and Djed Spence came to his office to personally apologize for their post-match behavior, insisting there was no intent to disrespect the team or fans.
He also confirmed that Lucas Moura is out due to concussion protocol, while Mo and Spence are in line for selection.
The press conference also focused on Tottenham’s inconsistent home form, with Thomas Frank offering tactical insight and psychological analysis.
Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario confirmed the frustration after Spurs London derby defeat and highlighted the team’s desire to respond positively against Copenhagen.
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