Thomas Frank did not look for excuses after Tottenham’s heavy defeat on Arsenal’s pitch (4-1) during the North London Derby. Under pressure after a performance considered catastrophic by the supporters, many of whom had left the park before the final whistle, the Spurs coach recognized an error in the game plan and took responsibility “full responsibility” of the debacle. Frank notably admitted to having made a tactical mistake by opting for a three-man defense, a choice he had to abandon at half-time when Tottenham were already overwhelmed: “I had chosen a 5-4-1 team, I changed intelligently at the break, but in the first minute, they scored. 3-0. The rest, you know it. » The Danish technician nevertheless insists on the fact that, “whatever the system”his team should have been more aggressive and efficient in the duels.
Frank also recalled that his project remains under construction, Tottenham coming out of a season ending in 17th place in the PL, but recognizes that his players were too passive against a rival “who is six years ahead” in its progress. “I apologize to the supporters. I expected us to be as competitive as against Manchester City or PSG, but we were not up to the task for 90 minutes.”he confided.
