Brentford in the 5th round of the Premier League
Ahead of the away game against Tottenham Hotspur, manager Thomas Frank spoke to the media about the team's injury situation, the form of key players and his thoughts on the upcoming game.
In the face of the team's recent serious injury problems, Frank admitted that it was "a bad thing that happened at the same time", but also emphasized that as a manager, it was one of his important duties to deal with such problems and find solutions. Despite the absence of up to eight first-team players, possibly including five starters, Frank was confident of the team's competitiveness and praised the players and staff present.
Speaking about the key player in the team, Mbewumo, Frank praised him for his excellent performances when shouldering the burden, whether as a penalty taker in Ivan Toni's absence or as a set-piece taker and goal-assist maker, he has shown a high level of performance.
On another player, Shad, Frank said he is in good form at the moment and although he has been slightly unlucky in terms of goals, Frank is pleased with his progress and expects him to contribute more.
Referring to Pep Guardiola's description of him as "one of the best coaches", Frank humbly expressed his pleasure at receiving such praise, especially from an authority in the industry. He emphasized that he will continue to work hard to help the team achieve more.
Finally, speaking about the upcoming match against Tottenham Hotspur, Frank said that although the opponent is a strong team and led by a great coach, Postecoglou, Brentford
Still believes he can make a difference. He emphasized that the team needs to be at their best to get the win, while also maintaining enough respect for Tottenham's strengths. Frank's words showed his calmness and confidence as a manager and set a positive tone for the upcoming game.
