Thomas Frank gives Tottenham fans a reality check, but he wants to win the Premier League one day

2 hours ago 34

Thomas Frank has defended his record at Tottenham, suggesting that it has been a long-term problem at the club.

Spurs are currently languishing in 11th place in the Premier League table, with 22 points after 16 league games.

The team’s results have deteriorated drastically over the last two months, and reports indicate that Tottenham are already making contingency plans in case Frank fails to turn things around.

Frank has already appealed for time to the Spurs board, admitting that it is not an easy fix, and he has now explained that the team’s issues are not new.

Thomas Frank points out Tottenham’s record over the past four years

The Dane has now made it clear that he wants to make Spurs regular title contenders, but admitted that they are a long way away from achieving that.

Frank pointed out that Tottenham Hotspur have struggled in the Premier League whenever they have had European football to contend with over recent years.

The 52-year-old explained (via The Guardian): “What is the potential of Tottenham? That is: I would like to win trophies. And we would like to compete with the best clubs in the country and hopefully win the championship one day. That’s what all Spurs fans are dreaming about. That’s what I’m dreaming about. But how do we get that?

“Reality is: we finished eighth [in 2022-23] with Champions League [participation], then we finished fifth with no European competition, then we finished 17th with the Europa League. Now we’re in the fourth season, and there have been some players through the systems and so on. That’s the reality.”

Spurs fans are concerned about the team’s lack of direction

It is not just the results that have frustrated the Tottenham fan base, but also the lack of adventure and attacking intent the side has shown.

Spurs have registered several of the worst xG scores across the Premier League this term, and there is little evidence to suggest that they can create chances consistently.

While Frank is right to point out that he took over a struggling side, what supporters want to see are some signs that the team is moving in the right direction, which have not been visible this term.