Tottenham Hotspur supervisor Thomas Frank is underneath “critical” stress because of his feedback following the 4-1 defeat in opposition to Arsenal within the North London derby.
Tottenham had been the underdogs heading to the Emirates Stadium, and a defeat was at all times going to be the more than likely end result, however Frank was left sad with the general efficiency, a lot in order that he issued an apology to followers after the match.
The Dane stated: “Very tough afternoon. Dangerous efficiency. It is extraordinarily painful to face right here after that recreation. We are able to solely apologise to the followers for not performing higher. I used to be very assured we may very well be aggressive in the present day. We weren’t.”
The 52-year-old additionally tried to place issues into perspective by reminding followers that Spurs are nonetheless a piece in progress, having amassed simply 38 factors within the Premier League throughout the 2024-25 marketing campaign.
Nonetheless, it might be truthful to say these feedback have not gone down too nicely, with an insider now claiming the supervisor is taking part in a dangerous recreation by talking out like that within the press…
Soccer Insider’s well-connected Mick Brown instructed the outlet: “At some stage, he has received to take some accountability and he can’t maintain avoiding the problems and pushing the blame on to what occurred final season. That’s occurred now, it’s completed, and the main target needs to be on what they’re doing now.”
Brown additionally added: “The factor is, that’s solely going so as to add to the stress on him, and he gained’t need to alienate the followers as a result of when that occurs issues can solely worsen.
“Clearly, after a recreation like that, critical questions are going to be requested however I nonetheless suppose there’s time for him to show issues round, he simply must concentrate on the right here and now.”
As Spurs are at the moment sitting simply three factors off the highest 4, Frank needs to be given extra time to place issues proper, however issues undoubtedly have to enhance, off the again of what Jamie O’Hara branded a “disgusting” defeat.
It was not the primary time the north Londoners have severely struggled to create probabilities this season both, recording an xG of simply 0.05, the fourth-lowest since information started within the Premier League, in opposition to Chelsea earlier this month.
After the journey to Paris Saint-Germain within the Champions League, Tottenham might be trying to choose up simply their second dwelling league win of the season in opposition to Fulham on Saturday, with Frank hopefully implementing a way more expansive model of play.
