Tottenham boss Thomas Frank hailed his aspect’s defensive enchancment simply three video games into his reign after comfortably retaining Manchester Metropolis at bay to win 2-0 on the Etihad on Saturday.
Victory propelled Spurs to the highest of the Premier League after additionally they stored a clear sheet in beating Burnley 3-0 on the opening weekend of the season.
Former Brentford boss Frank was additionally minutes away from seeing his aspect shut out Paris Saint-Germain in his first recreation in cost till two late objectives let the European champions prevail within the UEFA Tremendous Cup on penalties.
Tottenham received 4-0 towards an out-of-sorts Metropolis on the Etihad final season however that was simply certainly one of six clear sheets all marketing campaign within the Premier League as they completed seventeenth.
“The clear sheet makes me very joyful. It’s a huge factor we have been engaged on, the defensive aspect of the sport,” stated Frank. “(With) clear sheets you might be nearer to win the sport.”
The Dane was additionally impressed by how his gamers rapidly realized from their expertise towards PSG in Udine, Italy, earlier this month.
After fast objectives from Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha put Spurs two in entrance earlier than half-time, the guests have been not often troubled within the second interval by Pep Guardiola’s males.
“From each recreation you be taught and video games the place you aren’t getting the consequence you be taught much more,” he added.
“Defensive rules and the mentality is the important thing factor. We want this mentality to win video games like this.”
Tottenham’s nice begin on the sphere has constrasted with supporters’ frustration on the membership’s dealings within the switch market.
Eberechi Eze’s proposed transfer from Crystal Palace this week collapsed when the participant as a substitute determined to hitch north London rivals Arsenal.
Frank raved in regards to the influence made by new signings Mohammed Kudus and Palhinha and believes he has a squad to compete in each the Premier League and Champions League this season.
“This can be very necessary that we perceive we have now a very good group of high quality gamers that I’m more than happy with.
“We introduced in two good gamers to assist. If we are able to enhance it? Excellent.”
