Thomas Frank delivers thrilling verdict on Randal Kolo Muani after the striker nets his first brace for Tottenham
The French forward has dealt with a few injury setbacks since joining Spurs on loan in the summer, stopping him from making an immediate impact in N17. From his own perspective, Kolo Muani could not have chosen a better moment to open his Tottenham account, scoring twice against the club that still owns him.
Currently playing in a protective face mask after fracturing his jaw earlier this month, the striker sent a clear message to Luis Enrique, who has loaned him out for a second straight season.
Thomas Frank says there is plenty more to come from Randal Kolo Muani
Frank was thrilled with the 26-year-old’s display at the Parc des Princes, admitting that it offered a glimpse of what Spurs fans can expect going forward.
The Tottenham manager even revealed that Kolo Muani is still short of full fitness, insisting the forward has another level to reach.
When asked whether the on-loan PSG striker’s performance showed what he can do once he gets a consistent run of games, Frank told Football.London:
“Yeah, definitely. I think today we saw what we can hopefully expect. Two goals and assists every game is probably too much, though I’d love that. But he came in late, had no pre-season, wasn’t fully fit, and had two setbacks — the dead leg and then the broken jaw. Today we saw more of him. He’s still not top fit, so hopefully he’ll grow even more.”
Frank says Kolo Muani brings qualities no other Spurs striker has
The Frenchman appears to have become Spurs’ first-choice number nine in recent weeks, and if not for his broken jaw, he likely would have started the North London derby as well.
Before the PSG clash, Frank highlighted Kolo Muani’s link-up play and his one-v-one ability, noting that these traits separate him from Tottenham’s other options up front.
With Richarlison scoring again and Dominic Solanke nearing his return, the competition for the number nine position suddenly looks far healthier for Frank.
