Thomas Frank’s new-look Tottenham side is beginning to take shape, and a handful of individuals are already setting the standard with their form and consistency.
Tottenham Hotspur have had a mixed start to life under Thomas Frank this season, with some solid performances on the board already, while others have not been entirely impressive.
Regardless, there are still many positives to look forward to, and some of those are the players who are performing at the highest level at the moment.
We have now identified five such players, whose form under Thomas Frank has been nothing short of top-notch.
Mohammed Kudus has become a main man at Tottenham
£55 million was spent to bring Mohammed Kudus to Hotspur Way, and it is clear why the club were so keen to get him through the doors.
Kudus has received rave reviews from several pundits and ex-professionals, with Jermain Defoe even describing the Ghana international as the main man at Spurs.
The 25-year-old’s creativity, dribbling and flair have stood out already this term, with Kudus grabbing four assists and topping the league charts for take-ons and chances created.
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He also grabbed a much-needed winning goal to help Tottenham end their run of consecutive draws in the league, while ensuring they entered the international break on a high after a victory against Leeds in matchweek seven.
Kudus is already showing he is a top player who could very well be the difference maker for Frank in key games this season.
Joao Palhinha is a defensive anchor
Spurs have long been missing a defensive anchor, one who can sit in front of the back four and do the dirty job of shielding them from threats.
Joao Palhinha has come in on loan and has already started to leave his mark, and it should come as no surprise given his Premier League experience.
During his time at Fulham, no holding midfielder put in more tackles than Palhinha, and already at Tottenham, no player has won more duels than the Portuguese, who ranks third in the entire division.
While his defensive attributes have earned him plenty of praise, it is also worth mentioning that he has chipped in with crucial goals this season, with his strike against Wolves ensuring Spurs avoided defeat against the bottom-placed side.
Pape Matar Sarr’s versatility has been on show
Pape Matar Sarr started the season brightly, with the midfielder often entrusted with the number ten role in the absence of James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski.
The Senegal international impressed in that advanced position, with his pressing and relentless work rate often ensuring Tottenham could win the ball high up the pitch.
Sarr is not just a hard worker; he also has goals in his game, and so far this term, the 23-year-old has grabbed a goal and two assists.
He has been in top form, and it is no wonder James Maddison asked Sarr to push for 15 goals this campaign.
Djed Spence showing top defensive qualities
Djed Spence has fought his way into the Tottenham side and has not looked back since breaking into the squad.
This season has been more of the same, with Spence putting in top performances on the right and even filling in on the left when called upon.
Spence’s impressive form in a Tottenham shirt this term has seen him earn his first England call-up and his first start for the Three Lions.
The 25-year-old is now consciously making an effort to be a top defender, with his infamous ‘Spence penitentiary’ meme becoming something he even jokes about when he locks up top wingers.
He is certainly proving to be a great asset for Tottenham, keeping Destiny Udogie on his toes as well.
Micky van de Ven continues to impress as he remains fit
Tottenham have one of the best defences in the Premier League, and that is down to Thomas Frank and how he has organised them defensively.
A centre-back pairing of Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero is arguably one of the toughest to break down, and it is no surprise they have managed to keep three clean sheets, the third-most in the division.
Van de Ven is not just one who mops things up with his incredible recovery pace, but he is gradually becoming a threat in the opposition box.
The Dutchman has already grabbed a goal this season, and Frank is now demanding that Van de Ven gets on the end of more crosses moving forward.
The 24-year-old has been in such good form that he has featured in every Premier League and Champions League game so far.