"According to the report, Frank's tenure was marred by a disconnect with the squad's most influential figures. Despite handing Cristian Romero the captain's armband following Son Heung-min's departure, the Argentine centre-back reportedly harbored serious doubts regarding Frank's tactical approach. It adds that the dissatisfaction went beyond just tactics. Several players found Frank's training sessions to be stale and overly academic, lacking the intensity required for a team fighting to stay clear of the relegation zone."
"Beyond tactics and training, a bizarre cultural misstep reportedly alienated the squad further. Reports suggest that Frank frequently annoyed his players by constantly comparing Tottenham to arch-rivals Arsenal. The manager allegedly made a habit of praising the Gunners' quality, with one source stating players just wanted him to shut up about Arsenal. The situation reached a peak when Frank was pictured holding an Arsenal-branded coffee cup at a stadium, an image that was shared widely among players and staff."
Thomas Frank was sacked after a 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United that left Tottenham 16th in the table. The manager lost the backing of senior players Cristian Romero and Pedro Porro, which contributed to the dismissal. Romero received the captain's armband after Son Heung-min's departure but reportedly doubted Frank's tactical approach. Several players judged Frank's training sessions stale and overly academic, lacking intensity needed for a relegation fight. Frank frequently compared Tottenham to Arsenal and praised Arsenal's quality, culminating in a widely circulated image of him holding an Arsenal-branded coffee cup, reinforcing perceptions that he lacked alignment with the club's identity.
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