Thomas Frank witnessed his Tottenham Hotspur team endure a dismal start in Saturday’s London derby against Fulham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, ultimately leading to yet another home defeat.
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Kenny Tete and Harry Wilson found the net within the first six minutes, and despite holding a significant share of possession throughout the first half, Spurs struggled to create any real threats, leading to the displeasure of the home crowd as they headed into halftime.
Mohammed Kudus added another goal just before the hour mark, and while Spurs improved their play in the final 30 minutes, they failed to find an equalizer in North London.
So, what were Frank’s thoughts on his team’s disappointing performance?
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On the match overall: “Going down 2-0 within six minutes is a significantly uphill battle, and when you’re in a rough patch, everything seems to go against you. The first goal was a deflected shot, and the second came from a mistake by Vic. I was not pleased that our fans booed him afterward; true Tottenham fans should support their own.”
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“After that, we rushed our play too much. We needed to remain composed and stick to our game plan—easier said than done.”
On the team’s attacking struggles: “This has been an ongoing issue that we are well aware of, and it’s something we must continue to address.”
On the home crowd’s frustrations: “It’s understandable for them to be frustrated since we haven’t won at home in quite a while. I can accept that emotion after the game, but during the match, I hope this becomes a rare occurrence.”
Regarding Pedro Porro’s frustration with the fans: “I didn’t witness the incident firsthand, but in general, during tough times, we need to maintain our composure and work through the challenges together.”
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What does this mean for Spurs? “It leaves us in the unfortunate position of having lost a match; each game tells a unique story, and this one was defined in the first six minutes. We must just keep working hard.”
On the improved performance after halftime: “The second half was considerably better and showed promise for what we can achieve.”
“We are currently navigating a challenging period. While there have been a few positives, we need to stay true to our beliefs and continue to improve.”