Thomas Frank is hoping to turn Tottenham’s fortunes around in the Premier League during the festive period.
Tottenham appear to have found form at the right time after securing back-to-back wins in all competitions for the first time since September. The Lilywhites, under Thomas Frank’s guidance, have found it difficult to gain momentum in recent weeks, resulting in the club slipping into the bottom half of the Premier League table. The North Londoners have struggled to sustain their form, drawing criticism from certain sections of the media along the way.
You never quite know what to expect from Spurs this season, and that is one of the key issues Frank has been tasked with addressing at N17 following his high-profile move from Brentford in the summer. The Lilywhites have often taken a step backwards just as they begin to find some rhythm in their performances, leaving fans questioning whether the team can consistently compete at the top-end of the league table.
The responsibility now rests on Thomas Frank as he looks to alter the club’s trajectory, with Spurs hoping to build on last season’s Europa League success. The North Londoners showed clear intent in the summer by signing several top-quality, high-profile players to support the Danish tactician. As a result, the highly rated manager must find a way to get the best out of his squad so they can gradually climb the league table in the second half of the campaign.
Tottenham must look to be consistent under Thomas Frank
All the best teams in Europe share one common trait that allows them to remain at the top and compete for major honours on a regular basis: consistency. It is the most important factor in determining whether a club is moving in an upward direction during the season. At present, Spurs have struggled to maintain form and establish consistency in their performances, making it difficult for Thomas Frank to fully unlock the potential of his players.
Thomas Frank wants his Spurs side to show greater consistency as the campaign progresses, even if it means adopting a more pragmatic approach and playing what some may consider boring football. Speaking in his pre-match press conference (via Football London), Frank said, highlighting that ‘one factor’ that is key:
“Yeah, I think if you look into performances, I think it’s about having consistent performances and then some of the consistent performances doesn’t necessarily pay off in a good result. So those performances I think have been fairly consistent. I think there have been three games I’m very unhappy with in terms of performances.”
The Spurs boss added:
“The rest have been with quite a good stuff in them and some of them very good. And that’s just ongoing work to keep getting us more consistent, to keep competing every single game. We’re competing in all different competitions. So that’s quite normal. That will take a little bit of time.”
Thomas Frank is keen for his Tottenham side to find consistency in their performances, expecting his players to do the right things on the pitch even if it does not always translate into positive results. The Danish tactician also acknowledged that his team were below par in three matches this season, while showing promise in the others. However, Frank believes it will take time before the Lilywhites become consistent enough to challenge at the top end of the Premier League table.
Time to deliver for Thomas Frank’s men
Spurs have enjoyed a positive run over the past week, winning two and drawing one of their last three matches in all competitions. There has been a clear shift in their approach, with Thomas Frank’s men playing with greater freedom and showcasing their attacking quality. This upturn in form has allowed Frank to steady the ship at N17 for the time being, easing the pressure from certain sections of the media who had questioned his ability to manage a club of Tottenham’s stature.
The main focus for Frank’s side now will be to maintain their momentum as the festive period approaches. The Danish tactician will be hoping his players can secure positive Premier League results as they aim to achieve European qualification this season. Will Spurs continue to improve under Frank in the second half of the campaign? Only time will tell.
