Thomas Frank sends a firm warning to the Tottenham hierarchy as frustration mounts among supporters.
Tottenham have featured at least three times among the five lowest expected goals (xG) returns recorded in the Premier League this season, underlining why frustration has been building among supporters. Many fans admit they cannot recall a period where the team has produced such a consistent run of ineffective attacking performances.
That same issue was evident again at the City Ground on Sunday, where Tottenham Hotspur managed just one shot on target across the entire 90 minutes. Despite the continued struggles, Thomas Frank remains confident that he is capable of steering the club back on course.
Frank insists Tottenham’s problems cannot be solved overnight
Historically, Spurs have shown little patience with managers when results fail to meet expectations. However, following Daniel Levy’s departure in September, a new leadership structure is now in place at the North London club, and Frank has stressed that meaningful progress will require time.
Speaking about whether he expects the backing needed to rebuild, the Tottenham head coach told Football.London:
“I can’t see why not. It’s quite clear that if no one is given time, then no one can fix this. This is not something that can be solved quickly.”
Why the next two weeks matter
Reports suggest that Frank is not currently under threat, with the Tottenham hierarchy prepared to support him through this difficult spell. The club also benefits from a rare pause in midweek fixtures over the next fortnight, something the Dane believes is crucial.
With no games during the week, Frank and his coaching staff are eager to make full use of the time on the training ground to address the team’s shortcomings.
Looking ahead to the upcoming schedule, Frank explained the importance of the brief breathing space:
“First of all, we finally have more or less a full week going into the Liverpool game. After that, there are eight days before Palace. That gives us some time to train and try to get on top of certain things.
“That’s the challenge. There are no complaints, it’s just the reality. Trying to change things with very little time between matches is harder. That’s why we have to maximise these next two weeks. After that, we face five games in a short period, so it’s about planning and organising it properly.”
Tottenham’s upcoming run includes league clashes against Liverpool, Crystal Palace, Brentford, Sunderland and Bournemouth, a stretch that could prove pivotal for both Frank and his side.
