Frank expressed his excitement about the Champions League and the challenge of playing Villarreal. He believes his team has a great squad and is looking to make a strong start in the competition. Frank also emphasized the importance of taking one game at a time and not getting too ahead of themselves.
Frank discussed his journey to becoming Tottenham's manager and the opportunity to compete in the Champions League. He compared his current role to his time as manager of Brentford in the Championship, highlighting the contrast between playing at Griffin Park and now at one of the world's top stadiums in front of a passionate crowd.
Regarding injuries, Frank provided an update on striker Dominic Solanke, who is making progress but is not yet ready to return to the team. However, Frank is optimistic about Solanke's recovery and expects him to return in the coming weeks.
Frank also confirmed that Randal Kolo Muani will feature in the match against Villaréal, marking his first appearance for the team. While Muani is ready to play, Frank wants to assess his ability to perform at the required intensity and level.
Finally, Frank was asked about his opinion on the Champions League format and gave a brief response, stating that he is open to different approaches and finds it interesting.