Tottenham are searching for calmer performances under Thomas Frank, and the manager has now listed a handful of subtle adjustments that could push his side in the right direction.
Tottenham Hotspur have been very inconsistent under Thomas Frank in recent months, with victories proving difficult to come by.
Spurs have managed just one win in their last five outings in all competitions, while in the Premier League, they have picked up four points from a possible fifteen in that same period.
There is a need for improvements, and changes must come quickly, given how tightly contested the league is, where three points currently separate ninth-placed Tottenham from fourteenth-placed Newcastle.
Thomas Frank on Tottenham pressure and finding stability
With performances shaky in recent weeks, Thomas Frank has been receiving flak from his own supporters, who booed him against Chelsea and during the league game against Manchester United.
A 4-1 thrashing by bitter rivals Arsenal did not help Frank, with sections of the Tottenham fanbase calling for his dismissal on social media.
Fulham are up next, and a victory is expected, but the Tottenham boss has now revealed what he does to keep his composure when the pressure builds.
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Speaking to the official Tottenham channel, Frank explained that his approach revolves around relying on his experience and the structure around him, stressing how important it is for him to trust the staff and the players as he works to steady the team.
“Trust my experience, trust my staff, my players, the club, the leadership – that is key for us to progress as a structure.
“Just to keep doing that, keep believing, keep working, always one more conversation, one more video clip, one more meeting, one more training session, constantly try to improve bits, know where you want to go, try to improve the culture, the style of play every single day.
“That is the key. On those days where you perform badly you feel pain, you are angry, yesterday it was painful in a different way, more irritating, but a better feeling because we competed. I saw more of the character of the team I want to build. We just have to keep going.”
Spurs derby struggles under Thomas Frank
Frank’s record in derbies this season has seen him win just one, when his side faced a struggling West Ham United at the London Stadium, a league fixture Spurs won 3-0.
The other two derbies ended in defeats, with Chelsea outplaying Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, while Arsenal dismantled Tottenham at the Emirates.
Speaking ahead of the Fulham clash, Frank acknowledged the significance of the upcoming match and spoke about his mindset ahead of it.
“I am very aware a top performance and a win will be very helpful. I go into every game believing we will win. I need to make sure we are well prepared, to pick the best possible team.”