AJ Tracey thinks Thomas Frank is doing something wrong at Tottenham, it’s easy to fix
Thomas Frank has not been able to escape criticism despite a solid start at Tottenham.
Frank was hailed as Tottenham’s signing of the summer soon after taking over from Postecoglou.
The Dane has won all his games in the Premier League this season other than Spurs’ 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Impressively, the Lilywhites have conceded just one goal since the league season began. However, there are warning signs that the Dane will need to address to go far in all competitions this season.
AJ Tracey unconvinced by left-wing Xavi Simons
Xavi Simons arrived at Tottenham from RB Leipzig over the summer in what people believed to be a James Maddison replacement.
However, the Dutchman has started on the left wing during both of his Spurs appearances. While Simons shone on his Tottenham debut, he looked completely out of place in Spurs’ win over Villarreal in the UEFA Champions League.
There remains hope that Destiny Udogie’s return could bolster Simons’ left-wing performances. But musician and lifelong Spurs supporter AJ Tracey seems unconvinced.
Speaking via talkSPORT Spurs on 18 September, revealed that he does not want to see Simons on the left wing.
He said: “I do think that Xavi Simons playing out on the left is not preferable. Richarlison can also play on the left, so you can maybe swap them around a little bit and rejig.
“[Dominic Solanke] can play on the left, to be fair. It wouldn’t be my preference, but I’d rather have him there than someone who doesn’t play there at all. We need creativity.”
Thomas Frank should give Wilson Odobert a chance
Wilson Odobert impressed for Tottenham in their pre-season wins over Arsenal and Wycombe Wanderers.
Following the return of the competitive season, it was believed that Odobert could start on the left wing for Frank. But he seems to be a second thought for the Dane.
- Odobert has made four appearances in the Premier League from the bench this season
- The Frenchman has played just 69 minutes in the top flight for Frank
Odobert is a natural left wing whose electric pace and elite close-control could cause havoc down the left-hand side. But whether it is due to tactics or his inexperience, Frank continues to trial and test several other options.
But with the left wing levels below Spurs’ right-hand side, Frank may have no choice but to start the natural left winger.
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