Thomas Frank has addressed questions over why he has yet to confirm his Tottenham leadership group, despite already handing the captain’s armband to Cristian Romero following the departure of Heung-min Son.
Thomas Frank would no doubt be pleased with how his start to life at Tottenham Hotspur has unfolded, although it has not been entirely smooth sailing.
Since taking charge, there has been clear progress for the north London club, with two wins from three Premier League fixtures and two clean sheets to show for it, even if there have been bumps along the way.
Those setbacks arrived in the UEFA Super Cup, where Tottenham surrendered a two-goal lead against PSG, and again in matchweek three’s narrow 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth.
Thomas Frank explains Tottenham leadership group decision
The Tottenham boss could also be proud of how his side has responded to the departure of club legend Heung-min Son, who left N17 after a decade-long stay.
Son had been captain for the past two seasons, but Frank has since handed the armband to Cristian Romero for this campaign, although the wider leadership group remains unnamed.
Speaking to the club’s official website, Frank explained why he has not yet finalised that part of his squad structure, admitting that the matter is still pending. He said: “It is a big note on my paper. I need to do that. The answer is no.”
Thomas Frank on Tottenham’s summer business and squad assessment
Spurs have also been active in the transfer market this summer, strengthening key areas of the squad that required attention.
Six new signings arrived with more than £150 million spent, underlining the significant backing Thomas Frank has received in his first season as Tottenham manager.
When assessing the squad following the close of the window, Frank was quick to praise the work that had been done, telling the club’s official website: “I am really happy with the squad. I think the club has done a really good job.
“It is very impressive what they have been doing and how they have improved the squad. I am pleased with the squad.”