Thomas Frank had plenty to be pleased about at the London Stadium, but Lucas Bergvall’s display earned particular praise from the Tottenham boss.
It was a five-star display from Tottenham Hotspur when they visited the London Stadium, as Thomas Frank’s men ran riot and secured a 3-0 victory against West Ham United.
For Frank, it was a sweet moment, his first taste of a competitive London derby as Tottenham boss, and it came with the bonus of getting the Spurs faithful firmly on side.
It was also the kind of response supporters wanted after the lacklustre showing against Bournemouth in matchweek three, and Frank will be hoping it sets the tone for what lies ahead.
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank praises Lucas Bergvall after West Ham win
Several players stood out in the win against West Ham, with Micky van de Ven, Pape Matar Sarr and Lucas Bergvall all getting themselves on the scoresheet.
However, it was Bergvall who was singled out by Frank, as the Swedish youngster impressed with his tireless performance in midfield and capped it off with a well-timed header after driving into the box from deep.
Speaking to football.london, Frank was asked whether he views Bergvall as a goalscoring midfielder, and he made it clear he sees great potential in him.
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He said,: “Yes. First and foremost I think his performance was good today. I really like his energy, his pressing skill, his enthusiasm.
“I think he drags the team with him, in a kind of way. And there is so much he can learn and improve. So I think that is promising as well. Fantastic goal. Well-timed run. Top ball from Romero. And a well-executed header.”
Spurs showing faith in youth with Lucas Bergvall
Frank has not shied away from mixing things up since stepping into the dugout, with his team selections showing a willingness to rotate and to reward form.
While Rodrigo Bentancur has often been used in the pivot role alongside Joao Palhinha, Frank has also shown faith in emerging talents like Bergvall, giving them responsibility in Premier League fixtures already this season.
The Swede has started two games this campaign and taken both opportunities, and now he has his first Premier League goal under his belt.