Thomas Frank
Tottenham Hotspur delivered an impressive performance as they triumphed 3-0 against Everton at Goodison Park. The victory, marked by Micky van de Ven’s two goals from set pieces and a late strike by substitute Pape Matar Sarr, showcased Tottenham’s prowess in both attack and defense. Manager Thomas Frank expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance, emphasizing their solid display and set-piece effectiveness.
Thomas Frank said: “Very, very happy with that, I think we were all very solid performance, especially pleased with the first half. I think we were good in phase one, good in phase two. More passes, control of the game, more in phases. In general, the second half was a little bit more of a dogfight at times. Going here to Everton, which is against a very good team, well set up by David Moyes and a very good home crowd, they’ve been unbeaten here so far. To any ground in the Premier League, to win 3-0 away from home is a very good result. So, yeah, very happy, happy with obviously the set pieces as well. What I would say, the clean sheet mentality, that is a very good foundation to stand on.”
Frank also highlighted the contributions of Micky van de Ven and goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who stepped up in the absence of captain Cristian Romero. Their performances were pivotal in maintaining Tottenham’s defensive solidity and boosting their attacking threat.
Thomas Frank said: “Yeah, I agree. And I think we’ve maybe forgotten Kevin Danso, maybe he was not as highlighted as the two others. But I think Kevin has done very well to step in, in big, big shoes to fill out after Cuti. But Micky, man of the match, clearly defended well, two goals, not two clean sheets, two goals and good on the ball. And I think Vicario, man of the match in Monaco.”
The win further solidified Tottenham’s strong away form, with more points secured on the road than any other Premier League side this season. Frank attributed this success to the team’s mentality and tactical adaptability, particularly in handling high-pressure situations and set pieces.
Thomas Frank said: “I think normally it’s very difficult to do that and it’s been very difficult, no doubt about that. But I think to have a foundation where we have a solid foundation, but of course when you go away from home, you normally need to defend a little bit more, especially where we are. And I think how we defend high, high pressure, but especially the middle block, but also the box, I think is important. Set pieces, both boxes, can make a difference on a day like that.”
Looking ahead, Frank acknowledged the challenges of maintaining performance levels throughout the season, especially with the demands of the Champions League. While he was pleased with the team’s progress, he remained cautious about labeling them as title contenders, recognizing the competition from other top teams.
Thomas Frank said: “I think we are in the beginning of building something. I’m very happy with a lot of things. As I said, the defensive side of it, mentality, set-pieces, but I think there’s a bit we need to work on, especially offensively, to be more free-floating still. And for me, it’s a long season ahead. I’m very happy going away from home after two away games in the Champions League.”
Tottenham’s victory over Everton not only demonstrated their current form but also highlighted the potential for further growth as they continue to develop under Frank’s guidance.
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