Frank praised Xavi Simons for scoring his first goal for Tottenham.
2025-12-07 08:09
Harvey Simmons scored his first goal since joining Tottenham in the match against Brentford, helping the team to a 2-0 victory and earning high praise from manager Thomas Frank.
In the 25th minute, Simmons provided a precise assist, helping Richarlison score the opening goal. Before halftime, he completed his debut goal with a display of skill, power, and determination, calmly slotting the ball into the far corner.
This goal not only showcased Simmons' explosiveness but also his maturity and composure in crucial moments. After the match, Frank praised Simmons' performance: "I'm really happy for Xavi. He works incredibly hard and is a professional player who's on call 24/7. He's so determined; he really wants to succeed."
“When new players join, we have to play constantly and rotate the squad, which is not easy for him. But now everything is starting to go more smoothly, and the team looked very energetic today.”
Frank also mentioned that he particularly admired the way Simmons scored, that decisive counter-pressing and advance: "That quick reaction and counter-pressing is an extremely important part. His individual performance afterwards was certainly brilliant, but I also really liked his assists; his positioning, through balls, and passes were all perfect."
When asked if this would be Simmons' breakthrough moment at Tottenham, Frank gave a resounding yes: "Absolutely. Every player needs a great performance like this, and he deserves it. He's a top professional, extremely eager to grow. As the team continues to develop, his performance will only get better and better."
