Thomas Frank has made a verdict that Tottenham Hotspur must be clinical upfront with a promise of progress.
Spurs left the pitch to boos after a goalless draw at Brentford. The game felt like one that never really kicked into top gear.
The gaffer accepted the verdict. But he also urged patience. And as the game moved into the post-match analysis, his words carried weight.
“That question is very difficult for me to answer,” Frank said when asked about the fans’ reactions. “We are going off a few boos after the game and I’m not reading anything on social media or articles.
“I watch the team and I’m very aware that we are not where I want us to be.”
Momentum stalled again. The fans made their point. But Frank was quick to balance criticism with recognition.
He added: “I think this seems like they’re not too satisfied and it’s fair when we don’t hit a top performance overall, but I think it’s double-sided.
“Because what we need to understand is the acknowledgement of the defensive side of the game, which we’ve done excellently today against a team that just scored three against Liverpool, three against Man Utd, so on and so on.
“But of course, the offensive part needs to be better. There’s no two ways about that.
“I know we’ll get where we want to go. Maybe it’s not exactly where everyone wanted to be right now, but we’ll get there.”
Defensively, Spurs stayed compact. They pressed in phases. They blocked lanes. They didn’t crack. In footballing terms, they held firm deep into stoppage time.
However, going forward, the spark just never truly arrived. Attacks faded like counterattacks cut short. Final passes drifted. Finishing lacked conviction.
Still, Frank believes the direction is right. He sees progress in training. He believes confidence will return. And, as in any long campaign, he expects the rhythm to eventually click.
For Spurs, this draw feels like dropped points. Yet it also feels like a lesson. Build from the back. Raise the tempo. Convert pressure into goals. Then push again.
That is the path. And, according to the manager, they will get there even if the crowd isn’t willing to wait long.
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