Thomas Frank was destined for failure at Tottenham after what’s been revealed about Pedro Porro
Thomas Frank’s obsession with Pedro Porro showcases why he was never going to succeed at Tottenham.
With Tottenham in the middle of a relegation battle, they had no choice but to move and sack Frank, who had failed to secure a win in any of his last eight games in charge.
Mauricio Pochettino could replace Frank in the near future, though an interim manager is the most likely outcome to keep Spurs in the Premier League.
Everyone saw his exit coming from a mile away, and with what has since been revealed about his feelings towards Porro, it was never going to work for him in North London.
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Thomas Frank held Pedro Porro in higher regard than anyone else
Frank was an issue for Tottenham, but as showcased throughout the last 12 months, the biggest issue has been with the players.
Perhaps Micky van de Ven aside, none of those currently wearing the famous white shirt have shown anywhere near enough quality to warrant playing for a club that should be striving for a top-four finish.
And towards the very top of that list is Porro, who has had a dreadful season for Tottenham.
The Spaniard has consistently showcased his frailties defensively, while having had his attacking influence reduced massively as a result of a lack of final product.
And yet a report from The Times states that “Frank believed only Pedro Porro could play for a really elite European team,” which is baffling.
As demonstrated by the below Sofascore graphic, Porro has had his game plagued with mistakes this season, and his stats are not anything to suggest he could play for a top club.
Porro’s so-called strength was meant to be his delivery into the box from wide areas, but with a 19.6 per cent accuracy, that has been dismissed, and his 74.3 per cent pass accuracy isnt much better.
With five errors that have led to a shot, that showcases his tendency to switch off defensively,
But for Frank to have highlighted him as the one and only Tottenham star capable of playing for a top side, it showcases that his issues in North London weren’t just tactical, but also from a clear place of delusion.
Mauricio Pochettino update could spell bad news for Porro
As mentioned above, Pochettino is believed to be the one chosen to succeed Frank at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and if so, it would be a good move for almost everyone.
Aside from Porro, who simply isnt cut out to play in a flat back four, which has usually been Pochettino’s go-to formation throughout his managerial career.
It would befit the likes of Destiny Udogie, who has showcased his defensive capabilities, but it could easily spell the end for Porro.
As for him, though, he’ll no doubt be fine with that.
After all, he is capable of playing for a “really elite European team,” so Frank would have you believe.
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