Here’s what Spurs manager Thomas Frank said after Tottenham’s dramatic 2–2 draw with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup—which went to a penalty shootout that PSG ultimately won 4–3:
According to The Guardian, speaking to TNT Sports after the match in Udine, Frank struck an optimistic and proud tone:
“We played a very good game against one of the best teams in the world, maybe the best at this moment in time … we had them exactly where we wanted them for 80-something minutes … then it shifted momentum … but so many positives … so proud of the team, the players, the club, the fans … there is a lot to be happy with … it’s a flip of a coin when you go to a penalty shootout … we showed we could be tactical and pragmatic … high pressure … low defending … the first half was top, almost perfect … set pieces very good and dangerous … they are key, for any team they should be a weapon … it’s a key area … we showed we can play against any team in the world … that’s a positive to take away from this … we would like to strengthen the squad … in general I am happy with the squad … but we can make it stronger … there will be a little bit of disappointment for 24 hours … but tomorrow afternoon we will be ready … on Friday we will be more ready … then we will come flying out on Saturday [at home to Burnley in the Premier League opener].”
Here’s what Spurs manager Thomas Frank said after Tottenham’s dramatic 2–2 draw with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup—which went to a penalty shootout that PSG ultimately won 4–3:
According to The Guardian, speaking to TNT Sports after the match in Udine, Frank struck an optimistic and proud tone:
> “We played a very good game against one of the best teams in the world, maybe the best at this moment in time … we had them exactly where we wanted them for 80-something minutes … then it shifted momentum … but so many positives … so proud of the team, the players, the club, the fans … there is a lot to be happy with … it’s a flip of a coin when you go to a penalty shootout … we showed we could be tactical and pragmatic … high pressure … low defending … the first half was top, almost perfect … set pieces very good and dangerous … they are key, for any team they should be a weapon … it’s a key area … we showed we can play against any team in the world … that’s a positive to take away from this … we would like to strengthen the squad … in general I am happy with the squad … but we can make it stronger … there will be a little bit of disappointment for 24 hours … but tomorrow afternoon we will be ready … on Friday we will be more ready … then we will come flying out on Saturday [at home to Burnley in the Premier League opener].”