In this video
- Asked if he has seen a better goal by a defender, Frank said he would need to think, but joked that they had Lionel Messi turned into Micky van de Ven, running from his own goal to score.
- Asked about the red card, Frank said he understands why it can be given, but the still footage makes it look bad. There was no recklessness in the tackle, and he thinks it was harsh.
- Asked if he finally saw the attacking players gel, Frank said he thinks it was a step forward. He liked bits from several of them, but thinks all of them have much more to come.
- Asked what he said to a player who looked disappointed coming off, Frank said not too much. At 2-0 you never really know, so he made a slightly more defensive sub.
- Asked what Brennan Johnson needs to do to nail down a starting place, Frank said he has now started three of the last four. That is a step in the right direction, and he thinks he is in a good place.
“I've been a pundit myself sometimes… It's easier to be that than stand down there.”
- Asked how important it was to bounce back from Saturday, Frank said of course it was important, and the quicker you can bounce back the better. He was happy with the response.
Thomas Frank’s post-match reaction was delivered after Tottenham Hotspurs 4–0 win over FC Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 group stage.
The highlight of the match was when Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven ran from box to box and scored a stunning solo goal which made Thomas Frank say that he turned into Lionel Messi.
The Danish coach described it as one of the most spectacular goals scored by a defender in his managerial career.
Beyond the brilliance of Van de Ven, Frank praised the connection between Brennan Johnson, Xavi Simons, and Wilson Odobert. With assists flying in, especially from Xavi Simons, and dominance across the pitch, it was clear Tottenham took a significant step forward after the disappointment of their recent defeat to Chelsea.
