In this video
- Asked about reported board talks on his future, Frank said he has felt the trust and backing along the way. He called it part of the media circus; his only focus is winning tomorrow against Dortmund.
- Frank said they basically have 11 of their normal outfield players, and maybe three must push massively to last 90 minutes. Xavi Simons has a swollen ankle from a bad tackle but will play through the pain.
- Asked if he can still win the fans back, Frank said he is not in doubt. Resilience, he said, means good values, accepting that some people will not like you whatever you do, and perspective, which he has in abundance.
- Frank said the rules allowed only one of the two in the squad, and it was not a nice decision. The player left out has done very well and would start tomorrow if Frank could pick from everyone fit.
- Asked why they struggle to win at home, Xavi Simons said if he had the answer he would give it. The only thing they can do is stick together and work even harder, and he understands the fans' frustration a little.
- Frank said they lost four of the last seven, all by one goal, and he thinks they could have won against Bournemouth and West Ham. Sometimes you are in a spell where it is not going your way.
“I'm more than happy to take all the blame as long as I protect the players…”
- Asked whether his lunch that day brought any assurances, Frank said they talked about life, football and the club's future. He thinks it is an extremely good sign, as people with bad news are normally running away.
Thomas Frank and Xavi Simons press conference ahead of Tottenham Hotspurs crucial UEFA Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund.
Thomas Frank addressed the swirling rumors about his future with spurs and clarifies his relationship with the club’s board, stressing the importance of unity and support especially during a tough spell marked by injuries and narrow losses.
With only 11 first-team players available, Frank praises the resilience of his squad, especially Xavi Simons who will play through injury after a harsh tackle. Simons also steps up to discuss the pressure, the role of young talents in the squad, and what it means to play high-stakes games like this one.
Thomas Frank dives deep into Tottenham’s recent form four losses in seven, all by a single goal and points to player availability and fine margins as key factors. He references how even top coaches like Pep Guardiola rely on full squads to implement their systems and reminds fans that the team is close to clicking.
With the match against Dortmund coming up tomorrow, the atmosphere around Spurs is tense but hopeful. Can the club bounce back and deliver a big result when it matters?
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