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Thomas Frank has make clear his seek for a brand new Tottenham Hotspur captain following the exit of Heung-min Son, with the Dane anticipated to decide over the approaching days.
Final month, Frank admitted that he’s working by a private guidelines to assist decide Tottenham’s subsequent captain.
Frank might want to resolve on a brand new captain earlier than Tottenham’s Tremendous Cup conflict in opposition to PSG, which is now lower than every week away.
A number of days in the past, the Spurs head coach spoke glowingly of Ben Davies’ management qualities, which some interpreted as an indication that the Welshman may very well be in line for the captaincy.
Thomas Frank has not finalised the subsequent Tottenham captain but
There’s definitely an enormous management vacuum to be stuffed at Tottenham following the departure of Heung-min Son, however Frank believes that there are sufficient leaders within the dressing room who can step up.
When requested in regards to the membership lacking Son’s management qualities, the Dane has now informed Soccer.London: “I feel there are undoubtedly gamers that may step up and change him by way of management.”
When requested if he was any nearer to deciding on his skipper, the 51-year-old mentioned: “Nearer, yeah, however I haven’t decided but… No determination but.”
The Tottenham boss additionally elaborated on the qualities he’s in search of in his new captain, admitting that good communication expertise are a should, however that alone just isn’t sufficient.
He added: “It’s a traditional one: a pacesetter. The man that may be there, the man that may lead the group on and off the pitch, get the group collectively and be there in robust instances. However there can by no means solely be one.
“There must be a couple of as a result of a pacesetter can at all times have a nasty day, and others must step up. I feel we, usually, choose one that may talk verbally, nevertheless it’s not sufficient in case you solely talk.”
There’s a clear favorite for the Tottenham captaincy
Cristian Romero wore the armband within the pleasant in opposition to Bayern Munich, and in accordance with numerous sources, the Argentine is the front-runner to be the subsequent Tottenham captain.
Throughout Tottenham’s pleasant in opposition to Wycombe Wanderers final month, Cristian Romero and Thomas Frank had been seen having a deep tactical dialogue on the sidelines, which can be a touch that the centre-back will likely be Frank’s lieutenant on the pitch.
Nevertheless, in accordance with experiences, Romero has been reluctant to signal a brand new contract with Spurs, which can put doubts into Frank’s thoughts in regards to the degree of his dedication to the venture.
