Thomas Frank says that Tottenham can face anyone in the world ” after a narrow defeat of super cup against PSG | Football news

Thomas Frank has sworn that the Spurs have shown that they could face “anyone in the world” after their shooting defeat against PSG in the Super Cup.

The Spurs had led the winners of the 2-0 Champions League with five minutes to play before a painful late collapse which culminated with the winner of Nuno Mendes 12 meters after Micky Van de Ven and Mathys Telle missed their kicks.

PSG had shown the full effect of not returning to training last week following their club World Cup exploits in July, but the resilience and the work of sparks, as well as their impact of sets – which produced their two objectives – put them on the edge of a second trophy in three months until this capitulation.

“I think we played a very good match against one of the best world teams, maybe the best,” said Frank TNT SPORTS After the match.

“We had exactly where we wanted them for 80 minutes-time up to 2-1. Then it changed the momentum, but I am so proud of the team, players, club and fans.

“We have shown that we can be adaptable and pragmatic. We had to be this against a team like PSG, with the way we wanted to defend with high pressure and a low block. The first half was almost perfect and the sets were very dangerous.

“In a match, I think we have shown that we can play against any team in the world. I have no doubt of that and it is a positive to withdraw from this.”

Frank: Spurs have 24 hours to overcome the defeat

The manner of the defeat of the Spurs can be more punished for Frank’s players than the result itself, with the favorites of PSG Clear in the Wednesday match in Udine.

The Spurs boss defended a 24 -hour policy in the former Brentford club where players and staff had a day to get a result of their system before spending the next match.

In the case of Tottenham, it starts less than three days after full time in Italy when they welcome Burnley in their first Premier League match in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, kick -off at 3 p.m.

“I have a rule for 24 hours, it’s a short delay, but there will be a little disappointment for 24 hours,” he confirmed.

“So tomorrow [Thursday] Afternoon, we will be ready on Friday, we will be more ready, then we make sure that we are ready to fly the weekend. “”

Analysis: painfully close – but Frank played Squad forces

Analysis of Sky Sports’ Adam Bate In Udine:

“The supporters of Tottenham had mixed when Paris Saint-Germain raised the trophy. But the players of the Spurs had to stand and applaud knowing that they were about to claim it themselves. Pleuconously firmly.

“There was so much to admire about Tottenham’s determined performance in a match that opposed them to the Champions League winners – and now the UEFA Super Cup winners.

“Micky Van de Ven and Cristian Romero made more than chaining the formidable attack on PSG during a large part of the match, they scored the goals that put the spurs on the verge of a memorable victory in Udine.

“The fingerprints of Thomas Frank were everywhere. Two goals of the sets. Kevin Danso launching in long right and left throws.

“In front of them, Joao Palhinha, Rodrigo Bentancur and in particular Pape Sarr worked constantly to protect the defense. The positioning of Pedro Porro allowed the Spurs to go from a back to a back at a rear five.

“Supporters will be encouraged by what they have seen from Mohammed Kudus too, but it would never be a game to present the largest side of their game.

“In truth, Frank does not have the players to do it for the moment. It is only weeks that fans evaluated how to welcome Morgan Gibbs-White and James Maddison. Now, they are without a natural n ° 10.

“The best they could hope for after a humble pre-season defeat against Bayern Munich was to show a certain determination and they certainly looked like a team playing for each other. The great pity for Tottenham is that PSG has just beat the clock to beat them.

“Fabian Ruiz brought a real balance in the midfield after his arrival, dictating the procedure thereafter, while Lee Kang-in showed the composure which was necessary in the last third. The change of position of Ousmane Dembele was also essential to the equalizer.

“Even the shoot-out reflected the match, the Spurs continuing in an advance of 2-0 to see it annihilated. It was a performance full of heart even if the fans of Udine will feel frustrated that their team was pushed so deeply that they could not control the last minutes.

“It is a quick turnaround before facing Burnley on Saturday in what will be a game that will test Frank in a very different way.

“Players and supporters could be forgiven to feel a little flat to go. This trophy was almost theirs, after all. But unlike Inter in the Champions League final, they were about to beat PSG.