Thomas Frank has made an honest statement about Tottenham’s lack of clear first-choice option on the left side of attack amid links to Antoine Semenyo.
Tottenham Hotspur have a handful of left-wing options this season, with Wilson Odobert, Xavi Simons, Brennan Johnson and Mathys Tel all available for selection.
So far this term, we have seen Frank use each of these players out on the left, but no one has held down that position with rotation still happening.
The Tottenham boss has sometimes even opted to go narrow, setting up his side in a 4-2-2-2 formation despite having multiple wide players to pick from.
On the right, however, it is different, with Mohammed Kudus the number one choice for Frank’s side, and that is down to how well the Ghana international has performed since his move to Spurs.
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank on left wing competition
Frank has now opened up on the competition for places on the left and whether there is any player clearly ahead in the pecking order.
The manager stressed that rotation remains necessary due to the schedule, but admitted that nobody has stamped authority on the role so far.
Speaking on the matter, Frank said via the official Tottenham channel: “There is competition for that left side role. We are playing games every third or fourth day so we need rotation but also someone has not put their foot down on the left position.”
This comes as Tottenham intensify their push to try and sign Antoine Semenyo in the January window.
Spurs winger Mathys Tel assessed by Thomas Frank
Frank also discussed Mathys Tel, and he highlighted how the youngster has been training and carrying himself around the squad environment.
Tel has not started in the last seven Premier League games for Tottenham, although he has had a few cameos off the bench.
Speaking on the Frenchman, the Spurs boss acknowledged that Tel is an option off the left and that his attitude has been impressive, while making clear that selection comes down to continued standards.
He added, “The way he carries himself, the way he trains, has been very good. I am very aware he can play off the left. The only thing that any player can do is keep training well, keep doing everything to catch my eye to make it difficult for me when I make my decision.”