Tottenham Hotspur are proving to be a tough team to beat under Thomas Frank this season
It was always going to be a tough task for whoever replaced Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham. The Australian tactician ended the club’s long-standing trophy drought by winning the Europa League against all odds last season. His team beat Manchester United in the final, ensuring the Lilywhites also secured Champions League qualification in the process.
However, even that historic achievement was not enough to save Big Ange from the axe at N17. He was sacked just a few days after winning the Europa League, with Thomas Frank coming in as his successor. And it is fair to say the decision to bring in the former Brentford boss has worked out well for the North London club.
Tottenham Hotspur are proving to be a tough team to beat under Thomas Frank this season.
Thomas Frank has managed to endure a brilliant start to life at Tottenham.
Under Frank, Spurs have already managed to win four of their first five games of the new season. Not only that, but the players also seem to be enjoying on the pitch, with the Danish tactician giving them the freedom to express themselves on and off the ball. The team looks defensively solid as well, having already registering four clean sheets this season.
Thomas Frank is enjoying his start to life at Tottenham
Thomas Frank could hardly have wished for a better start to life at Tottenham following his high-profile switch from Brentford. The Danish tactician has swiftly implemented his system at N17, giving players the freedom to express themselves and play to their strengths. Under his guidance, the Lilywhites have also appeared well-organised, underscoring his ability to bring the best out of the squad.
Now, Chris Sutton has taken the opportunity to praise Thomas Frank’s impact at N17. Speaking on BBC Sport, Sutton said,
“Thomas Frank has just settled in easily at Spurs, hasn’t he? His first Champions league games a manager, against a difficult team to play against in Villarreal who have taken some scalps over the years. They have been well organised but for Spurs it’s all about the win. It’s one hell of a start for Frank and his managerial career at Tottenham.”
Chris Sutton believes Thomas Frank has quickly made himself at home at Tottenham. The football commentator went on to commend the Lilywhites’ resolute performance against Villarreal, highlighting Frank’s ability to grind out results under pressure. Sutton added that the Danish tactician could not have asked for a better start to life at N17, registering four wins out of five this season.
For Sutton, it is all about building on the winning momentum and performing better under Thomas Frank. The Danish tactician made it clear when he was appointed that he wanted Spurs to become ‘serial winners’ during his time at N17. And, as the hard-fought victory over Villarreal showed, that may sometimes require playing pragmatic football to secure all three points.