This is the second pre-match news conference in a row that Thomas Frank has been very positive despite the despair from Tottenham supporters.
The head coach said he is "ready for the fight" and is convinced he can win back the Tottenham fans. But, if he is to do that, he will have to do it the hard way.
They only have 11 outfield senior players for Tuesday's Champions League match at home to Borussia Dortmund. Injuries have been a theme of Frank's reign.
He has not managed to start Dejan Kulusevki, Dominic Solanke and James Maddison on the pitch together this season. Now he has Richarlison out for seven weeks too.
They look a bit lame in attack and Guglielmo Vicario has not been in the best form at the other end of the pitch. The problems are mounting for the Spurs boss.
He said he had lunch with chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and sporting director Johan Lange on Monday. They want him to succeed, but the performance and crowd reaction on Tuesday night may decide Frank's future.