Danish coach Thomas Frank started his mission with Tottenham, with optimism messages about the next stage, confirming his intention to raise the level of the team, but he reserved in his talk about the future of the captain Sun Hyung Min and defender Christian Romero, noting that the leadership file has not yet been decided.
What are Thomas Frank’s first comments after assuming Tottenham’s training?
During his first press conference as a coach of the London team, Frank expressed his aspiration to lead a new project that carries great ambitions in the Premier League, and said: “I am here to move the team to a new level, and the work has already started from the training ground.”
Despite his enthusiasm, Frank did not make any assurances about the future of Sun Hyung Min, the star of the South Korean team, being satisfied with praising his long history with the club, saying: “Sony is a great player, spent ten years here, and crowned a deserved title last summer.”
Does Sun Hyung Min continue to lead Tottenham?
Although Sun participated in the last training sessions, Frank explained that he had not made a final decision regarding the identity of the team captain for the new season. He said: “Sun was the captain of the team last year, and tomorrow when we play two halves in front of Readenj, Son, Sun and Romero, wearing the badge, but the final decision has not been taken yet.”
What is the position of Christian Romero on the team?
The Danish coach expressed his admiration for Argentine defender Christian Romero, noting that he is “the world champion, the European League champion and Cuba America”, adding: “He is a very important player for us, and shows a clear commitment to training.”
When does Tottenham go into first under Frank’s leadership?
Tottenham is scheduled to meet his friendly counterpart tomorrow evening, in the framework of his preparations for the launch of the 2025-2026 season. This is the first confrontation of coach Thomas Frank with Spurs, and it is expected to give him an opportunity to test the readiness of his players and set the priorities of the basic formation.
What is Frank’s plan during the preparatory period?
Thomas Frank confirmed that he is conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the current team list, noting that he works on “prioritizing and making decisions in a deliberate manner”, where he focuses on the technical and tactical side, as well as evaluating the leadership elements inside the dressing room.
