Tottenham\u2019s shaky start under new manager Thomas Frank has prompted internal review, but the club\u2019s new owners have already made a decision on his future. Despite Sunday\u2019s heavy 4\u20131 derby defeat to Arsenal, Spurs have no plans to dismiss the Danish coach. Eberechi Eze \u2014 who came close to joining Spurs in the summer \u2014 scored a hat-trick at the Emirates, with Leandro Trossard adding the fourth to extend Arsenal\u2019s lead at the top of the Premier League.<\/p>\n
The loss was Tottenham\u2019s fourth in the league this season and has fuelled frustration among supporters who feel the team\u2019s performances have been too flat and overly cautious. While the hierarchy recognises the poor form, they remain committed to giving Frank time to turn things around. According to The Telegraph, the Lewis family see his appointment as part of a long-term project and insist they won\u2019t make any rash decisions, even if some doubts exist.<\/p>\n
There are claims that Frank\u2019s constant tactical tweaks have contributed to Spurs\u2019 inconsistent displays, and some squad members reportedly want him to focus more on maximising the team\u2019s strengths. The players reported to training as usual on Monday before heading to France for their upcoming Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain.<\/p>\n
Speaking after the Arsenal loss, Frank said he accepts full responsibility, explaining: \u201cI chose a 5-4-1, changed it at half-time, and within a minute we conceded for 3\u20130. Regardless of the system, we needed to be more aggressive and stronger in duels. That\u2019s on me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Addressing the team\u2019s dip in form, he acknowledged: \u201cIt\u2019s a worry. I want us to have very few bad performances. There will always be average ones \u2014 that\u2019s football \u2014 but today I thought we were fresh and ready. I didn\u2019t expect us to be this uncompetitive.\u201d<\/p>\n
Frank replaced Ange Postecoglou in the summer, with Spurs paying Brentford \u00a310 million in compensation before handing him a three-year deal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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