Thomas Frank:

“If nobody is given time, there is nobody who can turn this situation around. This isn't a problem that can be solved in the short term.

I'm trying to control my emotions as much as possible. To be honest, there's a hurricane raging inside me.

It's certainly frustrating that we didn't show improvement today, even though we performed well in the last three matches.

So the most important thing now is to maintain calmness and balance, and at the same time, to deliver a very direct and clear message when necessary, so that what I'm thinking can be conveyed without a doubt.

I am also very honest about where we are right now. Today's performance was unquestionably terrible.

But I also know that it takes time to change this. Nobody wants to hear that, but that's the reality.

Anyone who has followed this team and club for a long time must admit that performance has been inconsistent lately. That is exactly the problem, and we are working really hard to improve it.”

Tottenham conceded the opening goal in the 28th minute of the first half.

Vicario's pass to Archie Gray at the edge of the box invited pressure, which Sangare intercepted and cut back for Hudson-Odoi to finish.

In fact, Tottenham has made five errors leading directly to goals this Premier League season, second only to Wolves (7).

They also lead the league with 20 errors leading to an opponent's shot. However, Manager Frank defended Vicario regarding that incident.

“It’s a scene that happens every week in the Premier League, on any team. There is absolutely no problem with it.

It's a situation you see commonly anywhere in the world. Passing it to the defensive midfielder, and the ball bounces slightly on the first touch. He just didn't take an extra touch.

You learn from those situations. I'm certain next time he'll deal with it on the first touch.”

https://www.beinsports.com/en-us/soccer/premier-league/articles/no-quick-fix-at-tottenham-but-frank-expects-to-be-given-time-2025-12-14