Spurs in Crisis: Thomas Frank's Side Desperate for Wins
Thomas Frank's Spurs desperate for wins, six points above relegation zone. Spurs struggle in Premier League despite Champions League success.
“When you're down to the bare bones with not many players, not that straightforward...”
Thomas Frank, Tottenham Hotspur's manager, is sounding the alarm, admitting his team is “desperate” for wins as they face a potential relegation battle. Spurs have gone seven games without a Premier League victory, leaving them just six points above the relegation zone, despite their impressive Champions League form.
Frank's concerns are understandable, given their recent results. They've won three straight Champions League games, securing their spot in the round of 16, and even held Manchester City to a draw in the Premier League earlier this month. However, Saturday's 2-0 loss to Manchester United dealt a significant blow to their top-flight campaign.
Frank emphasized the importance of their upcoming match against Newcastle United, stating, “There's no doubt we are desperate to win games, desperate. And I'm focusing on Newcastle United tomorrow, that's a great opportunity ahead of us against a good team.”
“There's no doubt we are desperate to win games, desperate. And I am focusing on Newcastle United tomorrow, that's a great opportunity ahead of us against a good team,” Frank told reporters on Monday.
“Can we go out there and get three points tomorrow ... that's the main focus.”
Thomas Frank, Tottenham Hotspur's manager, explained that his team's desperation to win stems from their poor performance this season, having won only 7 out of 25 Premier League matches. This has left them 15th in the table, just six points above the relegation zone.
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Frank emphasized the need for his team to win games, stating, “If you are not desperate, you don't understand the situation you are in.” The team's recent seven-game winless streak, including a 2-0 loss to Manchester United, has heightened the pressure on Frank, with relegation looming.
“I could have worded it differently, maybe. But it should be that feeling when we haven't won enough,” the manager said.
“The way I work, if you haven't won enough then you do everything you can, you do a little bit more, you work a little bit harder. That's the way to get out of a tough moment.
“Of course, we haven't won enough. You need to be desperate. If you are not desperate you don't understand the situation you are in, in terms of you haven't won enough and you need to win football games. That's what we want for the fans, for the team, for the club.”
Tottenham Hotspur Hit with Injuries and Suspension
Tottenham Hotspur are facing a tough time, with centre-back Cristian Romero suspended after being sent off against Manchester United, and defender Destiny Udogie ruled out for about a month with a hamstring injury. This adds to their woes, with Thomas Frank's side desperate for wins as they battle relegation.
“Unfortunately, Destiny has a hamstring injury and is out for the next four to five weeks,” Frank said.
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Tottenham Hotspur get a boost with defender Djed Spence back in action after nearly two weeks out with a calf injury, just in time for the Newcastle United clash. This is a welcome relief for Thomas Frank, as they face a tough match without suspended captain Cristian Romero and injured defender Destiny Udogie.
“So we need the fans tomorrow, massively, to back the team,” the Danish coach said. “When you're down to the bare bones with not many players, not that straightforward, then you need to push together.”
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