In tonight's Premier League 4th round Brentford
Brentford after 1-2 defeat away to Manchester City
Head Coach Thomas Frank was interviewed on the day's game program, expressing his mixed feelings about the outcome of the game as well as an in-depth analysis of his team's performance.
Frank began by expressing his disappointment, "Standing here, I do feel very disappointed that we did not achieve what we expected in this game. However, on the other hand, I am also proud and honored for the team." He acknowledged the team's failure to score points, but at the same time saw the team's highlights and progress in the game.
Frank gave a detailed analysis of his team's specific performance in the game: "The team's performance in the first 25 minutes was world-class, and we played better than City in that period, creating a lot of chances. However, in the second half City gradually dominated the field and made the game difficult. If we could have taken more chances in the first half, the result would have been different. But that's the way the game of soccer is, chances are fleeting and we must learn to stay focused and patient in the game."
Frank spoke highly of City manager Pep Guardiola: "I have great respect for Guardiola, he is a world-class coach. At halftime, he made a fine tactical adjustment to allow the team to control the ball in the corner, which showed his excellent command of the field. Today, we must have done something right in order to put a strong team like Manchester City under pressure."
Frank also recognized Harland's performance: "Harland is a very good striker, there is no doubt about his ability to score goals. Today he was helped by some luck, such as the refraction that gave him the chance to score. Of course, we also made a mistake that we don't usually make, which led to his second goal. But that's part of soccer, we need to learn from our failures and keep improving."
Finally, Frank emphasized the team's cooperative spirit and future outlook: "This is a very good team, we have great players and team spirit. Even though we didn't get the win today, we will continue to work hard together and get ready for future matches. I believe that as long as we stay united and work hard, we will be able to achieve better results."
