Tottenham scored 14 points in 7 rounds! Frank: I am very satisfied with the overall start and do whatever it takes to win

October 5th, Tottenham defeated Leeds United 2-1 away. After the game, Tottenham head coach Frank was interviewed by the media.

What was your first reaction to this difficult victory?

is very happy with the victory. I think if you want to build any successful team, you need to have a mindset, character, cohesion and a spirit of unity. Whether your style is like Inter Milan or Barcelona, ​​you need the belief that you can do whatever you want to win. I think we are building this spirit more and more on the team.

In the last 10-15 minutes, they suppressed us and we also pulled back a little. But I think looking at the whole game... Actually, until the 80th minute, I was very satisfied with the performance of these 80 minutes. Our defense looks very solid.

I think our concedes arise from a cross and a refracted shot. Then, I knew they hit the post, but it seemed more dangerous than it was. This is what we gave to the phone 80 minutes ago.

But I think we created two goals and other very good dangerous situations and opportunities. So I'm very satisfied with this. We need some stick and a few wonderful saves from Vicario in the last moments.

Spurs fans saw that the team ranks second in the league - you must be happy with the overall start of the season, right?

Yes, of course I am happy. I think I got 14 points in 7 games and averaged 2 points per game, which is very good. So I'm very satisfied with the overall start. I'm particularly happy that we have now achieved three wins and one draw on the road. I think it's part of what it's done to achieve, and you have to do that. So overall, it's a good start, but we certainly need to keep going.

How important is it to break the goal drought?

is so important that I am almost moved by him. I'm really happy for him. I think the character he showed as a young man has impressed me since day one. Of course, after experiencing the setbacks of missing the Champions League roster and not being the main player. He might be playing in a position where I really think he can do it, and I think he is improving. He was also arranged to kick on the left. So he just continued to train hard, he did, and he trained very well every day.

When our whole team went to Bode, he stayed at home and trained very well. He is ready today. And I think it's a big praise for the work Cameron and Justin and Mattis did. The way we worked with him, from playing a good game as a forward against West Ham to a better game against Doncaster, he was more in the right area.

I know he could have scored two goals, but as I said, he showed up there because we did the training and showed him the video clip. Today he has moved to a new level. I think he worked hard and scored a beautiful goal. I know the ball has a slight refraction, but the touch is good. He has another header and other good chances. So very, very happy.

Did you see the offensive cooperation of four frontcourt players starting to produce chemistry?

I think today looks promising at some point. I like Harvey playing the No. 10, and I think it's the best game he played for us. He has more potential to dig, but I think he has some really good handling balls. Kudus scored again and I'm very happy about it. He should have scored that goal long ago. But I'm really happy for him. So you can see that the offense looks a little smoother.

Some people may blame Vicario or Udoki for conceding, but did he show his character strength with two key saves at the end?

Yes, I agree. Two important saves. I think that save with my left hand is the most critical. Very, very good important save. Regarding the goal, I watched the video back. I think I need to look at it more calmly. But of course you can say, can we throw the ball into another place? Dester (Udoki) could have been more alert. I also think the ball falls and has refractions, and we have a few links there that could have done better. So I don't think it's a huge mistake. But I would rather praise those two important saves.

There may be no better central defender combination than you now, right?

Thank you. I think those two players are very important. Of course, the entire team is always important, the back defense fours, etc. But I agree with you, you have the right partner in the middle, which can help you go further. So I think that's largely thanks to both of them.

I think this is also due to the physical and medical team. They did a great job there and they both are in very good health right now. In particular, I would like to commend the medical and physical fitness team for their work in the short recovery of Couti (Romero).

From the time against Wolves to this game, he had a severe bruise on his feet, but he survived and eventually managed to fight with injuries. So this also shows his personality and mentality.

The team seemed to collapse when the opponent put pressure on them in the past. Your team seems to be more adaptable and more motivated?

Yes, I think football is a very competitive sport, and there will be many small setbacks in a game, such as if you were awarded a corner kick that you might not have, or if you lost the ball and need to sprint back to defense, or you need to defend for a long time. Things were not going well and we lost a goal while we were actually in control of the game.

We had an excellent opportunity to score 2-0. Then suddenly, nowhere came out and Leeds United scored a goal. But we persevered and continued to do the right thing. I talk about this a lot, showing video clips telling players what to do, and the players are really doing well.

You still achieved good results when the lineup is not complete. Do you need to emphasize this to the players? Did they not complain or use this as an excuse?

Ah, are you talking about Dom and Korlo Muani absent? Yes. I actually never talk about this. I never tell the players that we have wounded. I've never done this before. I just focus on the next player who comes up and do my best to help that or those players prepare and encourage them. I've said it from day one, and I'll say it almost once a week, we're going to need everyone. Everyone needs to be ready and they need to help the team.

We know the characteristics of Spence, but today Destiny starts, his left foot and more natural offensive ability on the left, provide the team with a more natural width?

Yes, maybe. I think Jade actually did a great job of running forward with the ball. But left-footed players do have their own natural advantages. So I'm glad I have three very good fullbacks. I think actually Dest (Udoki) showed some highlights today. He probably should have shot himself instead of passing it to Kudus.

You are the first team to win at Elland Road Stadium in more than a year, and I understand that they spend most of their time in the Championship, but have you found weaknesses that can be exploited?

By the way, I have been in the English Championship for many years. So I know how difficult that league is, and I always respect it. As for weakness? I think it was the case today before this game, and their expected goals conceded (XG) was very low. So if you look at today's XG, they have very few opportunities to lose in this regard.

I think the thing that might be hidden in today's performance is that we have five or six top chances, we sweep the ball in front of the goal, and we need someone to pick up there. In that case, it might be two goals and a 2.0 XG. But I would rather praise Leeds United. I think they played well today. They are hard to deal with. I think they defend well, and I feel they are very brave when they have the ball.