Thomas Frank on what's happening with Tottenham and why he believes in the future

New Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank describes the club's current situation with surprising calm and honesty: this isn't a time of "quick wins," but a restructuring phase in which it's crucial to maintain focus and not crumble under the pressure of results. He says the team truly looks like it could compete in elite competitions, but the situation itself is far more complex than it appears from the outside: high expectations don't always match current capabilities.

1) “We are in a transitional phase” – and this is not an excuse

Frank puts it bluntly: the club is formally among the strongest, but the question is whether the team is ready to consistently maintain this level. He points out that qualifying for Europe's premier tournament was achieved by winning Europe's second-largest tournament, not by competing alongside the league leaders. Furthermore, last season ended with an extremely low finishing position, which in itself demonstrates the magnitude of the task.

The essence of his idea is simple:

• reaching a new level is not just one season, but a consistent process;
• results and style must “converge” for the club to become a stable force again;
• The team must learn to maintain the pace of matches every 3-4 days, and this requires squad depth and stable game mechanisms.

2) Why the current difficulties are logical

Frank remains grounded in reality: the team is unstable, and the fans are tense. This is exacerbated by the fact that the club finds itself in a situation where it must simultaneously compete in the league and in Europe. At the same time, he says, much has changed within the squad in recent years:

• some key attacking players are no longer available to the team (some have left, some are out for a long time);
• the roles, structure and balance that previously held the game together have changed;
• It is necessary to rebuild a system that is capable of producing results over a long period.

That's why he emphasizes: this is not a problem of one match or one series, but a complex task that can only be solved through competent construction.

3) What Frank already considers a victory

Interestingly, despite all the external problems, the coach points to positive signs. He says that behind the scenes, the club is starting to function more cohesively, especially in the way different departments interact: the coaching staff, the fitness department, and the medical team.

Frank places particular emphasis on the fact that some players, who previously frequently missed out due to injury or inconsistency, now appear more reliable and ready for the workload . He cites examples of players who have demonstrated greater availability and consistency this season than in previous years.

For a coach, this is an indicator that the structure is starting to work more correctly, even if this is not always reflected on the scoreboard.

4) The main promise: “We can create something very special.”

The strongest part of his approach isn't his analysis of the problems, but his belief in the outcome. Frank says he's an optimist, able to analyze a situation and see a path to growth. He acknowledges that this isn't a quick fix, but a long road, in which winning is still essential now—but the main goal takes time.

His thought goes like this:

If the club consistently improves details—from physical fitness to connections between lines—then gradually these “little stories” will add up to sustainable competitiveness.

And it is only then, according to him, that it will be possible to create that very “very magical” thing – not as a beautiful phrase, but as the result of a well-built system and the right culture.

Conclusion: not a crisis, but a test of maturity

Frank's words aren't an attempt to shirk responsibility. Rather, they're an attempt to diagnose and explain why results won't appear immediately. He acknowledges the difficulties, but also emphasizes that the team can become strong—if it perseveres.

And if this path is traversed without panic and chaos, then this season may be remembered not as a time of doubt, but as the moment when the club began to build a new, more resilient and ambitious version of itself.