Thomas Frank: "The loss was justified, we didn't play to our level"

2025-08-31 02:45

Thomas Frank: "The loss was justified, we didn't play to our level"

After losing 0-1 to Bournemouth in the Premier League, Tottenham manager Thomas Frank admitted in the post-match interview that the team's performance was poor and the loss was reasonable.

Bournemouth took the lead at the start of the game with a deflected goal from Evanilsson and kept the pressure on in the first half. Although Tottenham stepped up their attack in the final 15 minutes and created several threatening opportunities, they ultimately failed to equalize the score.

In the post-match interview, Frank said: "We did not play well today. Bournemouth is a very distinctive team. They played to their strengths, and we did not respond well."

"Whether it was a behind-the-back ball, a second touch, or a midfield confrontation, we didn't handle it well enough. The same was true on the offensive end. It was difficult for us to successfully advance the ball to the frontcourt and put pressure on them. We didn't perform as well as we should have until the final stage, but overall, it was fair for Bournemouth to win."

Frank also responded to the boos from fans at halftime and at the end of the game: "Of course I would prefer the fans not to boo, but I understand. Today's performance really didn't live up to their expectations. The players have tried their best and put their hearts into the game, but we didn't reach the level we should have."

When asked if the team still needs to improve, Frank stressed that it is not just about improving the lineup, but also about adapting to opponents with different styles: "Playing against Manchester City is one way, playing against Burnley is another, and Bournemouth is completely different. We must be able to cope with all types of games, but we didn't do that today."

Frank's remarks not only acknowledged the team's efforts but also directly addressed the shortcomings in tactical execution. He pointed out that the team must further improve its stability and adaptability in order to return to the winning track in the upcoming schedule.

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