Thomas Frank defended his credentials as Tottenham Hotspur supervisor, insisting he’s “1,000% positive of learn how to construct a group” amid mounting stress 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, based on 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% positive of, I understand how to construct a group, I understand how to construct a membership and we’ll try this.”
“The massive factor is how we study from the unhealthy spells. That’s once we can also see once we go 1-0 down – how will we react as a group? One of the best groups simply frequently transfer on. They nonetheless run exhausting, 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 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 the whole lot round from enjoying with the most important gamers in Europe to much less stars; very decided gamers that play for the group.
“He created probably the greatest groups on the planet by making these adjustments. Even final yr, they have been near getting knocked out of the Champions League. It’s marginal typically.”
How you can watch PSG v Spurs: TV and on-line streams
PSG v Spurs kicks off at 8pm UK time tomorrow evening. 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 nations, together with the USA.
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 every of their final six house Champions League video games in opposition to English opponents
- Tottenham are unbeaten throughout their final 5 Champions League video games, holding 4 clear sheets in that point
