#thomas-frank

#thomas-frank

It's fair to say that not winning every single football match, it would be absolutely stupid of me to take a cup with Arsenal on it. Anyone thinking I've done that or the staff has done it ...

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot was unhappy with the way Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven tackled Alexander Isak as the Swedish striker scored the Reds' second goal on Saturday in North London, believing it was reckless - to be fair, it did result in Isak's leg getting broken. However, Spurs boss Thomas Frank obviously doesn't see it that way and believes every "true defender" makes that tackle.

So they are not in doubt of what I think because and very honest about where we are as well as I was very honest it was a very bad performance. No two ways about that. But also know that to change this this will take some time. If no one gets the time, no one can turn this around. This is NOT a quick fix.

Really happy to win another game at home with the fans. We have to continue, really happy. It's always a pleasure for me playing Champions League, I'm enjoying my dreams. Really happy to be here. It's a team that play man-to-man and you have to look for space and create chances. First half we had those chances but didn't score, luckily we had two goals in the second half. That's what we're trying to do [find consistency]. Two games, two wins. The weekend will be a tough game at [Nottingham] Forest, we hope we can continue this run.

Manager Thomas Frank, who has enjoyed an excellent start to life in North London, is eager to add further attacking depth as Spurs continue to push near the top of the Premier League table. Bowen, one of West Ham's most consistent and influential players in recent years, has emerged as a prime target to strengthen Tottenham's frontline as Frank looks to elevate his side into genuine title contention.

Frank is more of a pragmatist, more willing to be direct, play on the break and wait for opportunities to unveil an array of clinical set-piece routines, whereas Maresca veers towards dogmatism. The Italian comes from the Pep Guardiola school; he prizes dominance of the ball. Chelsea's average of 59.7% possession this season is bettered only by Liverpool in the Premier League.