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Spurs Duo Apologise to Thomas Frank After Viral Snub as Chelsea Loss Exposes Home Struggles

Frank says the incident reflected frustration rather than disrespect after players approached him to apologise.

Overview

  • Tottenham lost 1-0 at home to Chelsea through a João Pedro goal and were booed after posting an Opta-era club-low xG of 0.05.
  • Post-match footage showed Djed Spence and Micky van de Ven walking past Thomas Frank instead of acknowledging him or the fans.
  • Frank confirmed both players sought him out unprompted to apologise and said their actions were driven by disappointment with the result and the boos.
  • Pundits including Micah Richards urged Frank to drop the pair, while some commentary suggested the reaction stemmed from anger at the crowd; a Daily Mail lip‑reading claim about Spence also circulated.
  • Ahead of FC Copenhagen, Lucas Bergvall is sidelined with concussion, the Evening Standard reports Mohammed Kudus will miss out, and Spence missed a training session, though Frank said Spence and Kudus had knocks that could still clear.