Thomas Frank has transformed Tottenham since becoming head coach at Hotspur Way.
There is an order at Tottenham now which was lacking under Ange Postecoglou. This was first seen during pre-season.
Spurs’ 1-0 win against Arsenal was enough to get Tottenham fans on board. The defeat against PSG in the UEFA Super Cup final urged supporters to buy into what Frank is selling.
But it was Tottenham’s recent 3-0 win against Burnley which has convinced all at Hotspur Way to get behind the Dane.
Now it seems that the plans have been drawn and the players have been decided for the new season.
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This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.
Richarlison tipped to be a ‘massive asset’ to Tottenham
Richarlison was expected to leave Tottenham by the end of the summer after a difficult couple of seasons in North London.
However, plans have since changed. The Brazilian stole the show in Spurs’ win against Burnley at the weekend. His scrumptious double fired the Lilywhites in front, while his partnership with Mohammed Kudus was thrust into the limelight.
Dominic Solanke was tipped to start over Richarlison against the Clarets. But Frank’s decision to pencil the 28-year-old into the starting eleven speaks volumes.
Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Richarlison could become a valuable asset at Spurs if he remains fit.
“I’ve written off Richarlison multiple times,” Wenham said.
“I said he should be moved on this summer. I’m now seeing a new sign of Richarlison that makes me think if he can keep up whatever’s going on in terms of his play and his fitness to see the Richarlison we’re now seeing on the pitch.
“And if he can stay aside from injuries, he can be a massive asset to Tottenham this season and moving forward. because we saw it in the UEFA Europa League final when he played off the left, and we’ve seen it in preseason playing as the out-and-out striker.”
Can Richarlison maintain this form?
Richarlison’s recent form bears a striking similarity to his start to the 2023/24 season under Ange Postecoglou. The Brazilian netted 12 goals and provided four assists in 31 appearances for Spurs.
However, most of these goal contributions came before early February, and then a knee and hamstring injury saw him sidelined for various parts of the remaining matches. Post-recovery, he still struggled to get back to his previous form.
As such, there will be question marks on whether he can maintain this stellar form throughout the 2025/26 season. While Spurs supporters will be hoping he does, history dictates that most will walk away disappointed.