Thomas Frank’s Tottenham Hotspur sit in the top-half of the Champions League table following their win against Copenhagen
Tottenham faced heavy criticism from certain sections of the media following their lacklustre performance against Chelsea last weekend. The Lilywhites were second best in every department and were convincingly beaten at home in the Premier League. If it were not for Guglielmo Vicario’s heroics in goal, Enzo Maresca’s side could have been out of sight early in the match.
However, Thomas Frank’s team responded swiftly by defeating Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Spurs played with intent and secured a comprehensive 4-0 victory, extending their impressive form in the competition this season. The Lilywhites now sit in a strong position in their group with eight points from their opening four matches.
Thomas Frank's Tottenham Hotspur sit in the top-half of the Champions League table following their win against Copenhagen.
Tottenham secured an all-important three points against Copenhagen in the Champions League.
The fixture against Copenhagen arrived at the perfect moment for Tottenham, who were eager to restore confidence and reconnect with the home supporters at N17. They played on the front foot from the very first minute and put aside their pragmatic approach. Credit where it is due, the loud boos heard last weekend turned into cheers on Tuesday, as fans appreciated the team’s commitment to attacking football.
Tottenham needed to secure all three points against Copenhagen in the UCL
Much has been said about Tottenham’s inconsistent home form in the Premier League as they attempt to build on last season’s Europa League triumph under Thomas Frank. The Lilywhites have already lost three league matches at home this season. Yet their European record presents a stark contrast. They are now unbeaten in their last 22 home matches in European competitions.
It was therefore essential for Frank to extend that run against Copenhagen and steady the ship after a difficult few weeks. Echoing this sentiment, Michael Emons told BBC,
“It’s hard to remember that Tottenham had Brennan Johnson sent off and you would never guess Copenhagen have had an extra man. What a night for Tottenham. Played four in the Champions League and still unbeaten with eight points – and one of your centre-halves scores one of the goals of the season.”
The commentator added,
“Boos on Saturday, rapturous applause tonight. Not even a late missed penalty from Richarlison could dampen the mood. Spurs were superb. Just what they and Thomas Frank needed.”
As Emons highlighted, Tottenham did not hold back after going down to ten men, scoring twice more following Brennan Johnson’s red card. Their attacking intent was evident from the outset, and their response after the disappointment against Chelsea was impressive. The 4-0 victory was exactly what Thomas Frank needed to help restore momentum at N17.
Now, the focus shifts to the Premier League, where Tottenham must build on this performance. Frank will demand the same intensity when his side face Manchester United in the coming days. A victory against the Red Devils at home would provide Spurs with an important platform to regain consistency and push forward for the remainder of the season.