Thomas Frank shared a measured response when asked about his targets for the season as Tottenham look to compete on four fronts.
Thomas Frank’s start to life at Tottenham Hotspur has largely impressed supporters, even if results have dipped slightly of late.
The former Brentford manager arrived at Spurs after the shock sacking of Ange Postecoglou, coming just two weeks after the Australian had delivered the club’s first bit of silverware in 17 years, the Europa League trophy.
That triumph, though, came alongside a disastrous domestic campaign that saw Spurs finish 17th in the Premier League.
While Postecoglou left with a medal, he also left the bar much higher for his successor and Frank, who’s still chasing his first managerial trophy, knows expectations in north London have changed.
Thomas Frank opens up on his Tottenham vision
In a recent interview with Sky Sports, when asked about his aims and targets for the rest of the campaign after a strong start to the season, the Tottenham boss responded:
“I think we, of course, we (would) like to do very good and very well and all that. I said from the beginning, we (would) like to compete in all tournaments and compete is, of course, also the ultimate. You know, to do fantastically.”
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He continued: “And I think we need to keep building, we need to keep adding layers. I think it’s been a great start. You can see a lot of things we can improve. I like us to be more dominant at times, but I think the foundation and the solidness in the team, I think it’s very good and I think that’s something to build on.”
Thomas Frank thinks managing minutes is crucial to compete
Although he didn’t bring up trophies directly, Thomas Frank is well aware that Tottenham fans expect him to deliver silverware. Still, it seems as if his approach is more about building something sustainable rather than chasing short-term glory.
Speaking last month, Frank explained that managing players’ minutes will be key if Spurs are to go deep in all four tournaments. He also admitted that it’s impossible for a player to play every single match and stressed the need for smarter rotation and a balanced squad to keep performance levels high.
It’s something Spurs are still working on. The first team looks strong, but depth remains a concern in certain areas. That said, Frank will definitely need reinforcements this winter to maintain that balance through the season in order to compete in all competitions and end the season with some silverware.