The 51-year-old Danish strategist signed a contract until 2028 and will replace Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked despite having just led the team to victory in the Europa League.
The decision to appoint Frank was pre-planned by the Spurs leadership, as they conducted negotiations through intermediaries just before Postecoglou's departure. Despite success in European competition, the 17th-place finish in the Premier League led to the Australian manager's dismissal.
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Thomas Frank made a big impact helping Brentford gain promotion to the Premier League and stay in the league with limited resources, and was considered an ideal candidate for Tottenham's rebuilding plan. With a release clause worth £10 million, Spurs had little difficulty bringing him to North London.
Frank brought along several trusted associates such as assistant Justin Cochrane, performance expert Chris Haslam, analyst Joe Newton, and assistant coach Andreas Georgson, who came from Manchester United.
Technical director Johan Lange played a crucial role in this deal. He was the one who gave Frank his first coaching opportunity at B93 in 2004. From there, Frank climbed the ladder at Lyngby, the Danish youth teams, Brondby, and then Brentford, where he built his reputation for his modern coaching style, tactical flexibility, and ability to develop young talent.
Frank used to prioritize possession-based play but has adapted well to the more pragmatic demands of the Premier League, particularly excelling in set pieces and throw-ins. He often employs a three-defender formation, which suits Spurs' current lineup well, featuring full-backs like Pedro Porro, Destiny Udogie, and Djed Spence.
Despite never winning a major title or participating in the Champions League, Frank is highly regarded by experts. Pep Guardiola once described him as "one of the most talented coaches" and asserted that it was "only a matter of time" before he managed a big team. Jurgen Klopp also praised Frank, calling him "an interesting person and very flexible in his tactical approach."
Tottenham have high expectations for Thomas Frank in his new tenure. With the support of the board, a promising squad, and a Champions League spot for next season, the Danish strategist will have the opportunity to bring Spurs back on track to compete for titles in both domestic and European competitions.
Source: https://znews.vn/tottenham-co-huan-luyen-vien-moi-post1560427.html
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