Rasheed⚽ Late Heartbreak: Thomas Frank Points Finger at Spurs Duo After United Draw
Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank expressed clear frustration following his side’s dramatic 2-2 draw against Manchester United, a game they led deep into stoppage time. While disappointed with the overall result, Frank’s post-match comments specifically highlighted the roles of Djed Spence and Micky van de Ven in the concession of the late equaliser.
The draw, secured by a Matthijs de Ligt header in the final minute of added time, saw Spurs surrender what appeared to be a crucial victory. Frank suggested that the late, decisive corner was given away unnecessarily, with both Spence and Van de Ven criticised for their involvement leading up to the set-piece.
According to reports, Frank was unhappy with Spence’s decision-making under pressure, which he felt directly contributed to the loss of possession in a dangerous area. Furthermore, the manager singled out Van de Ven for his defensive actions in the immediate lead-up to the corner, implying a lack of composure or correct positioning that allowed United the decisive set-piece opportunity.
The defensive lapse continues a difficult period for the duo, who were also recently involved in an awkward exchange with the manager following the preceding loss to Chelsea, an incident which Frank had attempted to downplay at the time.
While Frank praised the team’s improved attitude and structure in the second half, the late goal has intensified scrutiny on the team’s defensive resilience and the individual accountability of the young defenders.
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