Thomas Frank has singled out Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Archie Grey for reward after his excellent efficiency within the 3-0 Champions League win in opposition to Slavia Prague.
Tottenham are gearing up for a difficult journey to Metropolis Floor, the place they’ll tackle Sean Dyche’s unpredictable Nottingham Forest aspect.
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Frank has delivered a optimistic damage replace on two Tottenham stars, together with Dominic Solanke, who has struggled to shake off recurring damage issues all season.
The midweek victory prolonged Tottenham’s unbeaten run to a few video games in all competitions after following up a 2-2 draw in opposition to Newcastle with a snug 2-0 win over Brentford.
That run has lifted the temper within the dressing room, having beforehand received simply certainly one of seven video games in all competitions earlier than the unbeaten streak.
Tottenham will hope to stretch that run to 4 video games on the spin at Metropolis Floor, and so they’ve been boosted by a double damage replace.
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, Frank confirmed that his aspect got here by way of the win in opposition to Slavia Prague unscathed, whereas Brennan Johnson and Solanke are making progress of their restoration.
“Minor factor,” Frank mentioned, allaying fears of a long-term damage to Johnson. “I count on him to be out there for Forest. He educated immediately.”
Frank additionally confirmed that Solanke was again coaching on grass, however the main spotlight from his interview centred round Grey.
, and Frank believes he has the potential to turn out to be a world beater sooner or later.
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“I like what I see from Archie,” Frank mentioned. “I feel he’s a really gifted younger participant with an enormous potential.
“I like what I’ve seen from him. The whole lot from the Burnley sport to start with of the season to these bits within the Fulham sport I favored from him.
“I feel there was positively excellent bits within the Brentford sport and in addition within the Slavia sport.”
Frank tried to signal Grey throughout his time at Brentford, however the teenager opted to affix Tottenham. Now reunited, Frank has admitted Grey has what it takes to be a pacesetter sooner or later.
“I feel he’s excellent on the ball. I like that he performs together with his head up so he can play quick. He can drive the ball. The go to Pedro for the penalty in opposition to Slavia was a superb go.
“Completely weighted. Taking part in it behind. Nice capability to cowl the pitch. Good urgent abilities, and I feel he’s younger, however he has an excellent character. I feel he may very well be a pacesetter sooner or later.”
