‘I can’t believe Thomas Frank will do this to Tottenham stars after rumours I’ve heard from Hotspur Way’
Thomas Frank will want to do everything possible to succeed at Tottenham.
Tottenham faced criticism over the decision to dismiss Ange Postecoglou after a disappointing Premier League campaign.
Frank succeeded Postecoglou at Spurs, but there were several concerns surrounding his ability to coach a ‘Big Six’ team.
While the Dane is off to a solid start, he’ll want to maintain and improve his performances at all costs. However, Frank will not want to force things to work.
This article includes exclusive comment from ex-Premier League midfielder Martin Allen.
Tottenham’s intense pre-season suggested as 2024/25 injury reason
Tottenham are still feeling the effects of last season’s injury crisis, with Dejan Kulusevski still sidelined for Spurs for at least two months.
Meanwhile, James Maddison sustained an ACL injury just days after returning to the fold during Spurs’ pre-season win over Newcastle United.
However, former Brentford manager Allen – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – has suggested that intense pre-season training could be the cause of Spurs’ injury woes last season.
“There are rumours and they are only rumours that last year, Tottenham had the hardest pre-season training they’ve ever had,” Martin said.
“There are rumours that sports scientists and technicians behind the scenes said to the manager, ‘this is too much, it’s too intense, and the intensity for the players is going to cause us problems later on in the season’.
“And apparently, they carried on with the same program. The players complained, they weren’t happy, and then the injuries started to come.
“I can’t believe that Frank has made that mistake. I’m sure that he would take guidance and knowledge from his staff and listen to them.
“And if it gets too tough, you have to rest them. You can’t always get what you want as the manager. If their capabilities as athletes are not there, you’ve got to be patient and you’ve got to wait. Frank will not want an injury list like that, that’s for sure.”
How many injuries did Tottenham have during the 2024/25 season?
Tottenham’s injury crisis last season saw several players sidelined for Spurs’ win during the UEFA Europa League final.
The Lilywhites recorded 41 separate injuries, which meant they lost 1,553 days throughout the 2024/25 season.
- Richarlison made 22 appearances in a European season due to various injuries
- Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven missed a combined 59 games last season
The fact that Tottenham delivered the Europa League during a season riddled with injuries is a testament to Postecoglou’s brilliance. However, with a new manager and a new season upon the North London club, Frank will be hoping for a smoother ride.
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