Thomas Frank, Spurs
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What did we learn about Tottenham Hotspur and how they will play and progress under Thomas Frank as he made his Premier League debut for the club in a victory over Burnley?
Two goals from Richarlison help Thomas Frank win his first Premier League match in charge of Tottenham against newly promoted Burnley.
THOMAS FRANK’S decision to back Richarlison paid off instantly as the Brazilian hit a brilliant brace to batter Burnley. Richarlison’s clinical finish got the ball rolling in the first half before
Mohammed Kudus provided both the assists for Richarlison's goals, wriggling into space each time and picking out the Brazilian perfectly. Pedro Porro combined nicely with Kudus and Spurs' best first-half moments came when the two worked it down the right wing and put crosses in.
Tottenham Hotspur launched the Thomas Frank era in emphatic style with a convincing 3-0 Premier League victory over promoted Burnley on Saturday as Richarlison's majestic double set the tone for a dominant home performance.
Frank says Spurs are supporting Tel and expects a huge reception for the 20-year-old in Saturday's Premier League opener against Burnley.
Defoe hopes an upturn in domestic fortunes is on the cards and feels Frank, whose side threw away a two-goal lead to lose to PSG on penalties in the UEFA Super Cup final this week, is the right man to instil a winning mentality.
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank says he expects 'real' fans will give Mathys Tel a 'really, really big cheer tomorrow' following online abuse Tel received after missing a penalty in Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup loss against PSG.