Thomas Frank defended his credentials as Tottenham Hotspur supervisor, insisting he’s “1,000% certain of how one can 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 keeping with a number of retailers, at risk 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 study 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 study from the dangerous spells. That’s after we can also see after we go 1-0 down – how will we react as a crew? The most effective groups simply frequently transfer on. They nonetheless run arduous, they nonetheless do the identical factor. There’s little doubt 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 quite a lot of battles” earlier than having fun with nice success within the French capital.
Frank mentioned: “His [Enrique’s] first season, he needed to take quite a lot of battles and he additionally turned all the pieces round from enjoying with the largest gamers in Europe to much less stars; very decided gamers that play for the crew.
“He created among the finest groups on this planet by making these adjustments. Even final yr, they have been near getting knocked out of the Champions League. It’s marginal generally.”
Find out how to watch PSG v Spurs: TV and on-line streams
PSG v Spurs kicks off at 8pm UK time tomorrow night time. It’s out there on TNT Sports activities within the UK and out there to stream through the invention+ app.
It’s out there through local Champions League rights holders in different international locations, together with america.
Stats for PSG v Spurs
- Throughout main European competitors, Tottenham have misplaced simply two of their final 13 video games in opposition to sides from France
- PSG have misplaced simply one in all their final six dwelling Champions League video games in opposition to English opponents
- Tottenham are unbeaten throughout their final 5 Champions League video games, retaining 4 clear sheets in that point
