Thomas Frank refutes claims he is a defensive manager in 150-word Tottenham response

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Tottenham Hotspur are pushing to rediscover their attacking rhythm under Thomas Frank, but questions are starting to swirl around about the Dane being too defensive.

Tottenham Hotspur have been far from consistent under new boss Thomas Frank this season, with results and performances often alternating between highs and lows.

The first three games of the Premier League season saw Tottenham bag goals and keep clean sheets, but in recent weeks, that has not been the case.

Tottenham have looked far from convincing in attack, with the Lilywhites scoring just four goals in their last five outings, while in their game against Chelsea, Tottenham managed just one shot, leaving with an xG of 0.10.

Thomas Frank responds to criticism of being defensive at Tottenham

Tottenham fans have not been best pleased with the latest displays from their side, and the boos coming from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at full-time against Chelsea show just how discontent they are.

Some fans have accused Frank of being too defensive, especially when his team selections include a pivot of both Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha.

Speaking to Football.London, the Dane addressed the claims about his approach, making it clear that he does not agree with the narrative surrounding his tactics.

He said: “I think it depends on whose narrative that is. The journalists? A few fans? I guess we have quite a few fans out there, so I guess the ones who write on social media. I am not on social media.

“I am very aware we have not been free-flowing in some games. I think there have definitely been some moments where we have been quite good. It is something we work very hard on every single day.

“It is fair to say every team I have managed has been able to score a lot of goals. Also a Brentford team with, let us say, on paper lesser players, creating a lot of top goal scorers.

“I am convinced we will do the same here. I think it is fair to say we are also working very hard on it. The players are doing everything they can and it is my job, with the coaches, to make sure they hit good relations, good structure and can be confident.”

Spurs have a chance to respond against Copenhagen

With a Champions League tie against Copenhagen next, Tottenham have a good opportunity to flex their attacking muscle.

The Lilywhites are at home and are a single point away from the automatic qualification spot in the Champions League table, and fans will be hoping Frank’s side can secure a statement win here.

Copenhagen are without a win in the Champions League and have conceded eight goals from three games, and if they were to get a result against Tottenham, it would only increase the pressure on the Tottenham boss.