Thomas Frank had a few light-hearted words for Micky van de Ven after the Dutch defender found the back of the net in Tottenham’s victory over West Ham United.
It was a team display by Tottenham Hotspur when they took to the field against West Ham United on Saturday at the London Stadium.
Tottenham were 3-0 victors against Graham Potter’s men, as every member of Frank’s side pulled their weight to ensure Spurs bounced back from their 1-0 defeat against Bournemouth last time out.
Micky van de Ven scored a goal to give Tottenham their third goal of the day, while centre-back Cristian Romero grabbed an assist for Spurs’ second against the Hammers.
Thomas Frank speaks on Micky van de Ven after Tottenham win
When asked about the defender’s goal and his reaction on the touchline, Frank revealed he had been joking with Van de Ven as the Dutchman made his way off the pitch.
That was only the 24-year-old’s first goal of the season, his fourth in the Premier League and his fifth as a Tottenham player.
Speaking to football.london, Frank revealed what he demands from van de Ven, he said: “Yes, I want a goal from him from set-pieces. It was a second phase set-piece but it did not count if it was left or right foot. I need a header.”
Van de Ven’s growing role under Frank at Spurs
Of course, so far under new boss Thomas Frank, Tottenham have looked a threat on set pieces, with the Lilywhites having already scored from set plays with Pape Sarr’s goal against West Ham.
Van de Ven and Romero remain threats from set pieces and can contribute to Tottenham goals this season, which would be important to Frank.
The Dutchman has already earned a reputation for his eclectic pace, but it is clear that Frank wants more from the 24-year-old, who can definitely add more goals to his game.