Thomas Frank has lavished praise on Tottenham Hotspur star Micky van de Ven following the win over Everton
Tottenham Hotspur get the better of Everton (FT: 3–0) at the Hill Dickinson Stadium earlier today. This win by Thomas Frank‘s men was the Toffees’ first defeat at their new home. But it wasn’t just that scoreline which stood out. It was Micky van de Ven. And it was not just about his performance or his goals; it was what Thomas Frank reflected about it after the full-time whistle.
The Dutch centre back who was donning the armband for the Lilywhites netted a first-half brace. And both of those goals came from set-piece situations. And they were not screamers from range. And neither were there any lucky rebounds. It was just about that aerial yet intelligent dominance while executing set-piece situations.
Thomas Frank reflects on Van de Ven performance after Everton win
Thomas Frank has lavished praise on Tottenham Hotspur star Micky van de Ven following the win over Everton.
Van de Ven netted a brace vs Everton
VDV has already been among the goals this season. He netted a few leading up to the game against the Merseysiders. But all of those goals came from his feet. And that is what Thomas Frank spoke about. He was vocal about his demand from the former Wolfsburg star to add these sorts of goals to his armoury.
And when Van de Ven rose unmarked to get past Pickford for his second. It did not only kill the game, it proved how the vision of the Dane head coach is making it through at N17.
Reflecting after the game on Van de Ven’s performance, Frank said (via. BBC):
“Very pleased with Micky. Super important player. But from the beginning, I said we need more goals from him. I think he scored a few with his left and right foot but that was not good enough for me and he needed to do it with his head. Great job from everyone around the set-pieces.”
The Lilywhites now climb to third in the English top-tier table. Thomas Frank & Co. are unbeaten away from home. And if Thomas Frank continues to turn defenders into match-winners like today, the ceiling of this side will just continue its upward trend.
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Thomas Frank has lavished praise on Tottenham Hotspur star Micky van de Ven following the win over Everton.
How big impact has Frank had with set pieces?
This one against Everton was always expected to be sketchy, which is why it was more than just a win. That also was a glimpse of what this side can become under Frank, especially with this ability to dominate set pieces.
We are seeing Arsenal become a top side with their set-piece prowess, and it is just what Tottenham have added to their arsenal.
This also shows how Thomas Frank is not just satisfied until every phase of the game plays out exactly how he wants it to be. It shows how the standard at Hotspur Way is quite high now.
Tottenham are evolving, and these are the kinds of performances that help you evolve.
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