Thomas Frank defended his credentials as Tottenham Hotspur supervisor, insisting he’s “1,000% certain of methods to construct a crew” amid mounting strain on the Dane following a interval of inconsistent outcomes.
Talking on the eve of a frightening Champions League clash with holders Paris Saint-Germain on the Parc des Princes on Wednesday, and within the aftermath of a sobering 4-1 derby day defeat to north London rivals Arsenal on Sunday, the Spurs boss was fast to defend himself after a run of simply two wins from eight matches in all competitions.
Regardless of a promising begin to the season, Frank is now, in line with a number of retailers, in peril of changing into the seventh supervisor Spurs have parted methods with in six years.
However the 52-year-old remained defiant, selecting to double-down on his strategies.
“A part of taking this job was to have the challenges,” Frank mentioned. “A part of that’s to handle these setbacks and be taught and transfer on. One factor I’m 1,000% certain of, I understand how to construct a crew, I understand how to construct a membership and we are going to do this.”
“The massive factor is how we be taught from the dangerous spells. That’s once we can also see once we go 1-0 down – how will we react as a crew? One of the best groups simply frequently transfer on. They nonetheless run onerous, they nonetheless do the identical factor. There’s little question in that.”
To assist illustrate his level, Frank remarked on the journey of the person he’ll quickly meet on the touchline, PSG supervisor Luis Enrique, who mentioned “needed to take plenty of battles” earlier than having fun with nice success within the French capital.
Frank mentioned: “His [Enrique’s] first season, he needed to take plenty of battles and he additionally turned every part round from taking part in with the largest gamers in Europe to much less stars; very decided gamers that play for the crew.
“He created top-of-the-line groups on this planet by making these modifications. Even final 12 months, they had been near getting knocked out of the Champions League. It’s marginal typically.”
Easy methods to watch PSG v Spurs: TV and on-line streams
PSG v Spurs kicks off at 8pm UK time tomorrow night time. It’s accessible on TNT Sports activities within the UK and accessible to stream by way of the invention+ app.
It’s accessible by way of local Champions League rights holders in different international locations, together with the USA.
Stats for PSG v Spurs
- Throughout main European competitors, Tottenham have misplaced simply two of their final 13 video games towards sides from France
- PSG have misplaced simply considered one of their final six house Champions League video games towards English opponents
- Tottenham are unbeaten throughout their final 5 Champions League video games, holding 4 clear sheets in that point
