Thomas Frank ready for Carabao Cup run as Tottenham Hotspur prepare to dethrone Newcastle United
After winning five of their opening nine Premier League matches this season, Tottenham find themselves sitting third in the league table. The Lilywhites are enjoying a strong start to the new campaign under Thomas Frank. They also remain unbeaten in Europe, having collected five points from their three Champions League fixtures. It suddenly feels as though the North London club is heading in the right direction under Frank’s guidance.
Replacing Ange Postecoglou at N17 was never going to be an easy task, especially after the former Celtic manager ended the club’s 17-year wait for a major trophy. However, credit must be given where it’s due, Thomas Frank has made the transition look seamless, settling in quickly at Hotspur Way. The former Brentford boss has already won over the dressing room and managed to bring the best out of his players.
Tottenham’s objectives for the season are clear: compete on all fronts until the very end and close the gap on their rivals by next summer. So far, Frank has built impressively on last season’s Europa League triumph, and there is a growing belief around N17 that he is the right man to take the club forward.
Tottenham planning to surprise many under Thomas Frank this season
A club of Tottenham’s stature must always aim for silverware, regardless of current form or circumstances. That is exactly what is expected from Thomas Frank, who is determined to make his mark at N17 this season. The Danish tactician wants his side to consistently grind out positive results across all competitions, helping the Lilywhites continue the momentum from last year’s European success.
Spurs now face Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup, and the Dane has outlined the importance of competing on all fronts throughout the campaign. Speaking in his pre-match presser (via Tottenham Hotspur), Frank said,
“I think it was very clear that we’re in this game because we love it and if you are in a club like Tottenham, we would like to do whatever we can to win. I said from the beginning, I’d like to be able to compete in every tournament.”
The Spurs boss added,
“We have an opportunity in a tournament where we play, not tomorrow, but Wednesday, against a very strong team. The holders. They have done very well, a very difficult place to play but we will go out there and do everything we can to compete and win and progress.”
Frank admits that Tottenham must look to win every competition they enter this season. The Danish manager believes his team has a real opportunity to surprise many by causing an upset in the Carabao Cup when they take on holders Newcastle United away from home. He is fully aware of the challenge that awaits at St. James’ Park, but he wants his players to give their all and go toe-to-toe with Eddie Howe’s side on Wednesday night.
A win against the Magpies would provide a much-needed boost ahead of Tottenham’s challenging run of fixtures. The North Londoners face Chelsea, Manchester United, and Arsenal in their next four matches following the trip to Newcastle. Securing victory at St. James’ Park could be vital, giving the Lilywhites valuable momentum heading into that difficult stretch of games.