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Thomas Frank Defends His Spurs Rebuild Before PSG Trip

Frank blames lost duels plus second-ball failures for the slump, casting PSG as an early measure of the response.

Overview

  • The Tottenham manager said he is “1,000% sure” he knows how to build the team and the club.
  • The 4-1 loss to Arsenal deepened scrutiny after a stretch of three wins in 11 across competitions since late September.
  • Frank said formation was not to blame, highlighting 53 duel or second-ball moments of which Spurs won 17 and lost 36.
  • He reported no new injuries from the derby; forward Brennan Johnson will miss PSG through suspension after his red card against Copenhagen.
  • Spurs have traveled to the Parc des Princes to face the Champions League holders on Wednesday, with further tests against Fulham, Newcastle and Brentford to follow.