Thomas Frank has admitted that Tottenham are still searching for the right balance on the left-hand side of the pitch, with the new manager hinting that he has not yet found his preferred combination in that area.
Tottenham Hotspur have seen a host of changes take place both on and off the pitch, with new players arriving in the summer transfer window, while several others departed.
As is usually the case when a squad undergoes that much change, there is always a period of adaptation, and it appears to be no different at Tottenham with new boss Frank still trying to get his side to perform at the level required.
Spurs are performing at a respectable level, but there is a clear sense that they can improve, and that in itself will only happen when players get used to one another and fully adapt to Frank’s system.
Thomas Frank on Tottenham’s creativity on the left side
While the right-hand side of Tottenham’s attack appears settled, with first-choice players, Mohammed Kudus and Pedro Porro seemingly locked in, there is still a battle for places on the left, both at full-back and in the wide attacking roles.
Speaking to the media, Frank has now explained that the contrast between both flanks is evident, with one offering consistency and the other still searching for fluency.
Thomas Frank’s recent comments suggest that he is still working out his best combination on that side of the pitch.
He said via Tottenham’s official channel: “One side is creating chances, the other side is finishing them. That is not too bad when you look at the stats. Mo and Pedro’s relationship is really good and there is that consistency. On the other side there are different left-backs and wingers, so it is about finding that consistency and flow.”
Spurs left side remains a puzzle for Thomas Frank
Frank continues to search for the right balance on the left-hand side of the pitch, with the former Brentford manager trying out different players in that position.
Destiny Udogie and Djed Spence have been rotated in the full-back role, while Xavi Simons, Brennan Johnson, Wilson Odobert and Mathys Tel have all been handed opportunities further up the pitch.
However, none of them have yet made the position their own, leaving Frank with questions to answer as he continues to look for the best possible balance within his squad.