Thomas Frank to benefit as Tottenham at rare advantage for Nottingham Forest clash
Thomas Frank has not endured the best start to his reign at Tottenham, but he can turn it around against Nottingham Forest.
Tottenham fans were beginning to get frustrated with Frank after disappointing losses against Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Fulham.
However, Frank has steadied the ship, with a draw against Newcastle, followed by victories over Brentford and Slavia Prague.
His side face Forest on 14 December, looking to continue that positive run of form, and start a run up the Premier League table.
Why Thomas Frank has the advantage for Nottingham Forest clash
John Wenham believes that Frank has finally found a formula for success at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and he is backing the Dane to succeed at the City Ground.
He thinks that Frank will ease the pressure, which will come as great news to the beleaguered Lilywhites boss.
Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “I think Tottenham will continue to improve now, I’m backing us to go to Forest and win at the weekend, and if we do that, and other results go our way, we could be fourth or fifth in the table, any pressure on Thomas Frank will quickly evaporate.
“Why do I say I am confident of going to Forest, they have Utrecht away tonight, whereas we played a home game on Tuesday.
“For years, Tottenham have been the ones that have suffered by playing away in the Europa League on the Thursday, then going to clubs that have played Champions League on the Tuesday or not played at all.
“For once, the boot is on the other foot, and I am expecting this new attacking, dynamic, Tottenham side, featuring Xavi, featuring Kudus and featuring a bit of consistency, for the game on Tuesday against Slavia Prague, we actually kept nine of the same players that had played on the weekend.
For once, we are seeing some consistency in the team, and I think that can only be positive, and we will continue to pick up points on that basis.”
What should Frank’s ambitions be for Tottenham this season?
For starters, Frank should be aiming for a place in the Champions League again, with the most likely route to that, being a top-five finish in the Premier League.
Success in that competition seems like a long shot, with the likes of Manchester City, PSG and Real Madrid boasting superior squads to the Lilywhites.
If he could achieve a top-five finish while adding a domestic trophy, it would be a successful first season in North London.
He can take a step closer to that ambition against Forest.
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