US EditionTottenham Manager Frank Plays Down Van De Ven, Spence Snub
Spurs had their lowest expected goals (xG) in a Premier League match since records began, managing just three shots with one on target, manager Frank said.
- On Saturday, Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank signalled to Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence to applaud the fans but both ignored him and left down the tunnel; Frank called this a small issue and praised their strong season form.
- A lack of attacking cohesion left Spurs short of ideas, with an expected goals of 0.05, their lowest in 504 games, and three shots only one on target.
- Home fans at Tottenham Hotspur's stadium booed at half-time and full-time, while poor set-piece delivery and a late miss by Jamie Gittens compounded issues, despite Guglielmo Vicario's fine saves.
- Frank admitted he was burning inside after the defeat, leaving Tottenham Hotspur with one win from five home matches, while Andreas Georgson failed to keep Micky van de Ven on the pitch before two matches against Copenhagen and Manchester United.
- A season-long lack of creativity has tested Tottenham's consistency, but Thomas Frank remains confident solutions will emerge despite injuries to James Maddison, Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski, missed targets Morgan Gibbs-White, Eberechi Eze, and Lucas Bergvall's early concussion withdrawal.
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PressNewsAgencyTottenham manager Frank plays down Van de Ven, Spence snub
Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank downplayed an awkward post-match scene where defenders Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence headed straight down the tunnel following Saturday's 1-0 home defeat by Chelsea, as frustrated fans booed the team off.The Dane sought to calm tensions as supporters vented their frus
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Thomas Frank defends Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence after Tottenham loss
The defensive pair walked straight down the tunnel as Spurs were booed off after a third home defeat this season and a fifth loss in a row to Chelsea.
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