In Frank’s first aggressive match as Spurs supervisor earlier this month, the group drew 2-2 within the UEFA Tremendous Cup in opposition to reigning Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain, earlier than shedding in a penalty shootout.
What has struck followers within the three matches thus far is that the group seems extra strong defensively, although the again line is unchanged from final season.
On how he has discovered life at Tottenham thus far, Frank described it as being “tremendous thrilling” and hectic.
Requested concerning the largest problem of managing a “Huge Six” membership, he stated that there’s extra consideration on Tottenham than he was used to at Brentford.
“However I wish to say that it is not affecting me an excessive amount of, as a result of I simply attempt to concentrate on what’s occurring on the market on the pitches … make certain we prepare effectively, make certain we put together the group good,” he added.
“Hopefully (we) win lots of soccer matches. And that is what I might concentrate on.”
Frank spoke to CNA a few hours earlier than the league section draw for the Champions League, the place every group will face eight opponents to determine which of the 36 golf equipment advance to the knockout stage.
Requested whether or not there are some groups he would like to attract or keep away from, he stated: “I don’t suppose an excessive amount of about it. After all, I hope for a very good draw.”
He admitted it could be personally attention-grabbing to face FC Copenhagen.
Frank started his teaching profession at different golf equipment within the Danish capital, about 50km south of his hometown of Frederiksvaerk.
“I feel that’d be good enjoyable,” he stated of a possible match-up with the Danish champions, who gained a document sixteenth league title in Could.
Because it turned out, Frank acquired his want as Spurs have been drawn in opposition to FC Copenhagen, albeit on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Spurs’ different opponents within the league section of the Champions League are Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund, Villarreal, Eintracht Frankfurt, Monaco, Slavia Prague and Bodo/Glimt.
For the League Cup, Spurs will face League One facet Doncaster Rovers at dwelling within the third spherical.
The beneficial draw in opposition to a facet two tiers beneath the Premier League will give Spurs an opportunity to relaxation key gamers in what may very well be a busy, 60-odd-game season.
Frank admitted that he should rotate the squad occasionally, whereas nonetheless making an attempt to place out a robust group.
“I’ve a squad of gamers, and no group can win massive issues with solely enjoying 11 or the identical 11 gamers,” he stated.
There’s additionally “good competitors” for lots of positions within the group, he added.
Tottenham have signed ahead Mohammed Kudus, 25, from West Ham and defensive midfielder Joao Palhinha, 30, on mortgage from Bayern Munich.
Spurs have additionally added defender Kota Takai, 20, to their ranks, although not like the opposite two signings, he’s not anticipated to begin for the primary group.
With attacking midfielders James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski out with long-term accidents, the membership have tried to beef up its squad on this space.
However it failed twice in fast succession to signal England internationals Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze, regardless of reportedly coming near a deal each occasions.
Frank has repeatedly stated that Spurs are “working very laborious” to herald gamers earlier than the switch window closes on Sep 1, however provided that they will enhance the squad.
