Tottenham’s approach this season under Thomas Frank has shifted from an attack-heavy mentality to prioritizing defensive solidity, as shown by their recent Champions League and Premier League performances.
What Are the Defensive Improvements?
- Tottenham kept a 1-0 clean sheet win against Villarreal in their Champions League opener, marking their fourth clean sheet in five games this season.
- Last season, under Ange Postecoglou, they had only one clean sheet at the same stage.
- Tottenham have conceded just one goal so far this season, a significant improvement from conceding five in the first five games last season.
- In the Premier League, they have already kept three clean sheets, nearing last season’s total.
How Has This Affected Their Playing Style?
- The team played cautiously against Villarreal, focusing on defensive structure and limiting Villarreal to zero shots on target.
- Tottenham themselves had only one shot on target in that game, reflecting a more pragmatic and less attacking style.
- Defender Micky van de Ven highlighted the team’s strong structure and difficulty to beat.
- Midfielder Lucas Bergvall emphasized the “clean sheet mentality” as a key focus this season.
What Are the Challenges Moving Forward?
- The defensive improvements have come at the cost of offensive output, with Tottenham struggling to create many chances.
- Thomas Frank acknowledged the need to improve offensively, despite the solid defensive foundation.
- The team aims to build on their defensive organisation while enhancing their attacking threat.
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