Thomas Frank praised Daniel Levy for laying the foundations at Tottenham following the chairman’s departure from the club.
Levy’s exit was introduced final week, ending his 24-year spell on the helm of the membership.
His tenure was typically marked by vital criticism from followers amid lack of success on the sector, the 2008 EFL Cup triumph Spurs’ solely trophy of his spell as chairman previous to final season’s success within the Europa League.
Frank’s arrival as Ange Postecoglou’s successor marked Levy’s fifteenth managerial appointment, and his fourth in as a few years.
Regardless of that tumult, Frank sees Levy as a md worthy of acclaim.
“He deserves large reward,” Frank informed a press convention forward of Saturday’s sport with West Ham.
“One of many longest-serving chairman within the Premier League ever. He has laid the foundations for the longer term when it comes to the world-class coaching centre and stadium.
“I’ve spoken to him. It has been transient. I mentioned thanks. I can solely respect that in each side. I want him all the very best going ahead.”
Simons and Kolo Muani in competition
Tottenham go to West Ham in a London derby having suffered their first defeat beneath Frank’s stewardship earlier than the worldwide break.
Spurs had been outplayed in a 1-0 loss to Bournemouth, however a return of six factors from three video games, together with a formidable away win over Manchester Metropolis, nonetheless represents a powerful begin for the previous Brentford boss.
And Frank could possibly be boosted by debuts for brand new signings Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani.
“Each of them are trying good. Each are in competition for the squad,” Frank mentioned of that pair.
“Xavi, for pure causes, is additional down the road as he has performed for Holland and some video games for Leipzig.
“Randal hasn’t performed because the Membership World Cup and didn’t actually practice at PSG so he’s not as match as Xavi.”
Striker Dominic Solanke is not going to function, nevertheless. He’s unavailable as a result of an ankle harm that pressured him to overlook the defeat Bournemouth.
“Dominic gained’t be accessible nonetheless, however he gained’t be lengthy,” Frank added.
“Proper now, we’re doing every part we are able to, the medical staff is doing every part they’ll to get on high of it, and that’s what we’re specializing in. I get the sensation he’s not too far-off, however he’s simply falling away this week.”
