Thomas Frank outlined his expectations of the showdown with Sunderland this weekend.
The Black Cats have exceeded expectations this Premier League campaign, staying undefeated through the first half of the season on their home turf at the Stadium of Light. Away from home, they have defeated Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge, and now the men of Regis Le Bris hope for another successful trip to the capital. It is a challenge that the Tottenham head coach does not underestimate.
Indeed, Spurs still have the 17th worst record at their ground in the league, and after a dreary draw against Brentford in midweek, Frank knows he and his players have to produce a livelier display.
“We need to do everything we can to put an attacking, intense, front-footed performance out against Sunderland in two days' time. I'll do everything I can to make sure we do that. If we do that and get three points, it’s seven from three, which would be a very good output. So that's the aim.
“By the way, against the Sunderland team that’s done unbelievably well. And I know for a fact, because, when I say attitude, I'm confident in my own skillset, but also very humble about who I am, where we are and what we need to do.
“I know what we're facing tomorrow against Sunderland, because I've been there myself.
“I think they’ve done fantastically, very, very impressive, the first season in the Premier League. And also, as you say, we're changing a lot of players. They're very clear what they want to do.