Softfootball understands that Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank has addressed Cristian Romero’s now-edited Instagram submit, which appeared to take goal on the membership’s hierarchy after Spurs’ 3–2 defeat to Bournemouth, following a current 3–0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.
Talking at a press convention, as reported by Fabrizio Romania through his official X account, Frank admitted the submit was a mistake however was cautious to defend his captain’s character and management.
He stated:
Thomas Frank: After Cuti Romero turned membership captain, he’s performed lots of issues proper. Then whenever you’re a younger chief, generally you make a mistake. It’s after all good to maintain it internally. We had dialog with him this morning about every thing.
Romero, who was just lately appointed membership captain, initially shared a message suggesting that some folks solely present up when issues are going effectively to inform a number of lies.
The phrase was later eliminated, however not earlier than it sparked debate amongst supporters and media. Frank described the scenario as a studying second for a younger chief, stressing that inside frustrations are finest dealt with privately.
He confirmed that he and technical director Johan Lange held a personal assembly with Romero on the morning of January 8, including that the small print of the dialogue would keep behind closed doorways.
Regardless of the general public nature of the submit, Frank performed down any suggestion of a rift on the membership. He insisted Tottenham stay aligned from possession degree all the way down to the dressing room and dismissed fears that the episode may scare off potential January signings.
With Spurs at the moment 14th within the Premier League after 21 video games, strain is starting to mount. Nonetheless, Frank remained defiant, arguing the staff deserved extra factors from current defeats and backing himself to deal with the scrutiny. He described the scenario as an ideal storm, including that the membership should come out stronger, not defensive.
