Thomas Frank has rightly prioritised improving the team's defensive play, and, although still not perfect, it is considerably more organised and robust than at any point under Ange Postecoglou.
The trade-off with discipline and structure is that it does not necessarily produce exciting football. Well, at least not immediately anyway.
The integrity of Frank's foundations is clear to see and holds much promise for a successful future. In other words, you can see what he is building â and it looks good.
While the injuries to Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison are frustrating, to imply that we are devoid of creativity without them is unfair to the likes of Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons, not to mention Lucas Bergvall and Pape Matar Sarr.
It is also worth noting that both Kulusevski and Maddison have had dry spells for Spurs, with the latter in particular being accused of ghosting whole matches before.
While we are definitely a stronger side when they are fit, there is nothing wrong with healthy competition for their positions, and less established players must prove why they should not automatically be replaced once the cavalry arrives.
Kudus's goal against Leeds United on Saturday will hopefully be a catalyst for a scoring streak. Clearly, Simons is still finding his feet, but he looks much more comfortable and effective in the number 10 role, and that failed rabona pass should provide him with a valuable lesson in decision-making.
Rather than a lack of creative spark, the most significant deficit at Spurs right now is a quality striker. This should be comprehensively addressed once Randal Kolo Muani recovers from the most Spursy of introductions to the club â a dead leg.
Ange made recklessness look exciting. Now it's time for Frank to show that discipline can foster creativity.