Frank Earns Breathing Space After Tottenham's Die-Hard Win Over Dortmund - Can Europe Shield Him from Sack?
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank was in a desperate spot, with his back against the wall on every level. With only 11 established outfield players at his disposal for the Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund, the expectations were high, and the pressure was palpable. But Frank had pulled off a masterstroke, catching everyone off guard with a bold 3-4-2-1 formation that ultimately paid dividends.
The initial strategy of playing with three centre-halves seemed like a gamble, but it proved to be a game-changer. Djed Spence, who had been struggling to make an impact on the left wing, excelled in his new role as left-wing back. His forward thrusts caused chaos for the Dortmund defence, while Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons terrorized them from midfield.
Meanwhile, Dominic Solanke was a revelation at centre-forward, bringing pressing to the top of the formation and causing problems for the opposition. His first goal of the season was a sweet one, finishing fortuitously for 2-0.
Frank's decision to stick with three centre-halves was reminiscent of his previous experiment against Paris Saint-Germain in the European Super Cup. While it may not have been the most popular tactic among Spurs fans, it showed that Frank had thought outside the box and was willing to take risks.
The win over Dortmund has given Frank a much-needed breathing space, but he knows that his job is still on the line. The team's form in the Premier League has been underwhelming, and the road ahead looks precarious. However, with Europe as an option, Frank may have just found a way out of trouble.
If Spurs can win at Eintracht Frankfurt next Wednesday, they would advance directly to the last 16, giving Frank a much-needed lifeline. The Europa League has proved to be a saviour for previous Spurs managers, keeping them in the job until the end of the competition despite struggles on domestic form.
Frank wants more than just survival, though. He wants to achieve success and make a mark on the club. Can Europe shield him from the sack? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain - Frank has shown that he's not afraid to take risks and try new things, even when it means going against the grain.
The next few weeks will be crucial for Frank and his team. They must regroup and refocus after a dramatic win over Dortmund. With Solanke back in form and Spence excelling in his new role, Spurs have a glimmer of hope. Can they build on this momentum and create something special? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain - Frank has certainly earned himself some breathing space.
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank was in a desperate spot, with his back against the wall on every level. With only 11 established outfield players at his disposal for the Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund, the expectations were high, and the pressure was palpable. But Frank had pulled off a masterstroke, catching everyone off guard with a bold 3-4-2-1 formation that ultimately paid dividends.
The initial strategy of playing with three centre-halves seemed like a gamble, but it proved to be a game-changer. Djed Spence, who had been struggling to make an impact on the left wing, excelled in his new role as left-wing back. His forward thrusts caused chaos for the Dortmund defence, while Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons terrorized them from midfield.
Meanwhile, Dominic Solanke was a revelation at centre-forward, bringing pressing to the top of the formation and causing problems for the opposition. His first goal of the season was a sweet one, finishing fortuitously for 2-0.
Frank's decision to stick with three centre-halves was reminiscent of his previous experiment against Paris Saint-Germain in the European Super Cup. While it may not have been the most popular tactic among Spurs fans, it showed that Frank had thought outside the box and was willing to take risks.
The win over Dortmund has given Frank a much-needed breathing space, but he knows that his job is still on the line. The team's form in the Premier League has been underwhelming, and the road ahead looks precarious. However, with Europe as an option, Frank may have just found a way out of trouble.
If Spurs can win at Eintracht Frankfurt next Wednesday, they would advance directly to the last 16, giving Frank a much-needed lifeline. The Europa League has proved to be a saviour for previous Spurs managers, keeping them in the job until the end of the competition despite struggles on domestic form.
Frank wants more than just survival, though. He wants to achieve success and make a mark on the club. Can Europe shield him from the sack? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain - Frank has shown that he's not afraid to take risks and try new things, even when it means going against the grain.
The next few weeks will be crucial for Frank and his team. They must regroup and refocus after a dramatic win over Dortmund. With Solanke back in form and Spence excelling in his new role, Spurs have a glimmer of hope. Can they build on this momentum and create something special? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain - Frank has certainly earned himself some breathing space.
he pulled off an insane formation against Dortmund with only 11 players and it paid off big time 
i mean the way spence played on the left wing was pure magic 
and solanke's goal was so sweet 
now frank has got some breathing space but can europe really save his job? 
he's gotta keep pushing for success not just survival 
if spurs can win against eintracht frankfurt they'll be in the last 16 and frank might just get another chance 
, using Djed Spence as a left-wing back and Dominic Solanke up front really paid off.
. If they can't get their domestic form sorted out, it's going to be tough for Frank to keep his job. But Europe is definitely giving them an opportunity to turn things around 
. A win over Eintracht Frankfurt next week would be a massive confidence booster for the team.
. It shows that he's not afraid to challenge the status quo, even if it means going against what some fans might want to hear. Can't wait to see how Spurs build on this momentum and create something special 
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. but hey, if europe's their saviour like it was for previous managers, then maybe frank's got a chance to make some noise in the competition.
. so yeah, can europe shield him from the sack? maybe. but i think he's got to make some real progress if he wants to prove himself as a top manager in the long run 
but honestly, he's just trying to keep Spurs in the Europa League at this point. can't even remember how many times we've had that exact scenario happen before 
now we're talking about whether Europe can save him from the sack? it's like he pulled a rabbit out of a hat and just went with his gut instinct. those three centre-halves were total madness, but they worked! 
. Frank's got Tottenham's backs now, but for how long? 
. But can he milk that for all it's worth? 
️ Needs a few more wins like that to make a real push for the top four... or better yet, the Champions League spots 
, but that's exactly what he's got right now - a lifeline 
. Fingers crossed he can build on this momentum and bring some much-needed silverware to the Spurs faithful 
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= GAME CHANGER 
and Tottenham's defence is 
️ but can he save his job 
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Either way, Frank's definitely shown that he's willing to take risks and try new things, so you've got to respect that. 
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. It's not just about survival; he wants Spurs to achieve success and make a mark on the club 
He literally pulled off a masterstroke with that 3-4-2-1 formation and it was absolute genius 
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. But one thing's for sure - Frank has shown that he's willing to take risks and try new things, even when it means going against the grain 
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. Dominic Solanke's goal was a highlight reel moment 
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. But can Spurs build on this momentum? Only time will tell... Fingers crossed they can turn their Premier League form around 
. frank's job is still on the line tho, so he'll need to deliver some more results soon 
. one thing's for sure - frank's not afraid to take risks & try new things, which is what spurs need right now