Tottenham manager Thomas Frank warns that the match against Burnley will be far from easy.

2026-01-24 01:15

Tottenham will face Burnley away from home. Back in August last year, in the opening match of the new season, Tottenham defeated Burnley at home thanks to Richarlison's volley, but this did not make Tottenham manager Thomas Frank feel any ease.

Although Burnley are currently deep in the relegation zone in the Premier League, their performance last week should serve as a warning to any team. At Anfield, facing a formidable Liverpool side, Burnley withstood a barrage of attacks and came back from 0-1 down to equalize and secure a valuable point.

At the pre-match press conference, Frank emphasized: "Scott Parker's team is very competitive, and their 1-1 draw at Anfield is the best proof of that. We analyzed their details carefully today. This team is very solid, the players are willing to run hard for each other, and they are extremely difficult to defeat."

When asked how this Burnley team differs from the one at the beginning of the season, Frank believes their core tactical system remains clear. "Overall, they look extremely threatening, especially when playing at Turf Moor," Frank analyzed. "They know their place and have a clear pattern for building their attack."

"This is a contest about ourselves. We need to put on a top-notch performance, control their threats, and decisively close out the game when we create chances. It will be another extremely close match, and we need to score goals and, more importantly, take all three points."

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