It was really a no-brainer when Thomas Frank showed great interest in taking over the responsibility of a Tottenham team with the Europa League title in the prize cabinet, but with a 17th place in the Premier League, placed in the Hall of Shame. Hit by injuries, yes, but with Tottenham’s investments in recent seasons, the club should and must fight for places within the top six in the league. On Saturday, the former Brentford manager showed Tottenham supporters can go into the new season with great optimism.
Frank has shown with the Premier League mosquito Brentford he can compete with several of the bigger clubs, now the Dane has the knowledge, the ability to adapt to the individual opponent and a strong, strong squad to dispose of players from. Newly-promoted Burnley with Scott Parker at the helm were the first opponents, Frank’s debut game as Spurs manager is summed up well by the opposing manager after a convincing 3-0 win for Tottenham with two Richarlison goals.
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“They are a different team under Thomas Frank. It is clear to see. They have more power and are strong on set pieces. They have got a good coach, and they have some fantastic players. They’re going to do well,” the Burnley manager said after the game.
Now Manchester City awaits the “new” Tottenham. Pep Guardiola should be worried.
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