Spurs Suffer Thrilling, Yet Deflating, 5-3 Loss to PSG in Champions League Opener
Thomas Frank acknowledged that despite the disappointing defeat to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on Tuesday, he was generally pleased with his Tottenham Hotspur team's performance.
The Spurs boss believed his side had shown excellent resilience and determination, particularly after being defeated by Arsenal over the weekend. PSG ultimately won 5-3 in a highly charged match that featured an abundance of goals from both sides.
PSG took an early lead before Tottenham staged an impressive comeback. However, their efforts were not enough to secure a result against one of Europe's top teams.
Frank expressed his admiration for his team's spirit and teamwork. "I think we showed great character," he said. The manager attributed the team's ability to recover from last weekend's loss to Arsenal as a key factor in their overall performance.
While Frank acknowledged that Spurs fell short of securing a positive result, he remained optimistic about the prospects for his young side in the long term.
"We are still learning and developing as a team," Frank said. "Despite not getting the desired outcome today, I am happy with how we played."
In light of their courageous showing against PSG, Frank was hopeful that Tottenham could build on this momentum and secure a brighter future under his management.
Thomas Frank acknowledged that despite the disappointing defeat to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on Tuesday, he was generally pleased with his Tottenham Hotspur team's performance.
The Spurs boss believed his side had shown excellent resilience and determination, particularly after being defeated by Arsenal over the weekend. PSG ultimately won 5-3 in a highly charged match that featured an abundance of goals from both sides.
PSG took an early lead before Tottenham staged an impressive comeback. However, their efforts were not enough to secure a result against one of Europe's top teams.
Frank expressed his admiration for his team's spirit and teamwork. "I think we showed great character," he said. The manager attributed the team's ability to recover from last weekend's loss to Arsenal as a key factor in their overall performance.
While Frank acknowledged that Spurs fell short of securing a positive result, he remained optimistic about the prospects for his young side in the long term.
"We are still learning and developing as a team," Frank said. "Despite not getting the desired outcome today, I am happy with how we played."
In light of their courageous showing against PSG, Frank was hopeful that Tottenham could build on this momentum and secure a brighter future under his management.