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- Frank said one player picked up a hamstring injury at the end of the Newcastle game and is out until January, and another is touch and go. There will be a bit of rotation, which he thinks is right.
- Asked to confirm a disciplinary process with a player who will not feature, Frank said it is an internal matter they are dealing with. When it has been dealt with, he will comment.
- Asked about teammates giving him stick after a flick went out of play, Kudus said it is very important to be honest and demand a lot of each other. It was a moment of emotions, and he kept playing.
- Asked about James Maddison, out on the pitch that day, Frank said it is very early stages of a long-term injury. There is no specific time frame, and it will be a long time before he is available.
- Asked about Ghana being drawn with England at the World Cup, Kudus said qualifying alone is a big statement. His focus is here for now, but it is good to have England in the group.
- Frank said Slavia play a very direct, physical style with more or less man-marking all over the pitch, so you cannot relax. Spurs respect them a lot, but it is about their own performance.
- Kudus said that on pitches like those he grew up on you cannot know how the ball will bounce, so you react quickly. He thinks it helped his close control, but wants better pitches for children back home.
“Win a trophy with a club.”
Tottenham Hotspur press conference ahead of their crucial Champions League match against SK Slavia Praha. Tomas Frank delivered Spurs injury updates confirming Destiny Udogie is out until January with a hamstring issue and Brennan Johnson remains doubtful. Midfielder Yves Bissouma is unavailable due to internal disciplinary matters.
Tomas Frank also discussed rotation plans despite the strong weekend performance emphasizing the need to keep the squad fresh. Mohamed Kudus reflected on squad unity, tactical discipline, and his own form at Spurs so far. He spoke candidly about his childhood in Ghana, learning close control on dusty pitches, and how that experience shaped his dribbling style.
Other highlights include updates on James Maddison’s recovery, Kudus’ goal celebration with the stool, and thoughts on Ghana’s World Cup draw versus England. Tomas Frank also gave tactical insights into Slavia Prague’s aggressive man-to-man pressing and how Spurs plan to counter it.
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