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THOMAS FRANK was harshly disregarded by two of his key players following Tottenham’s defeat to Chelsea.
The match ended in a 1-0 loss, but tensions escalated immediately after the final whistle.
Thomas Frank appeared to reach for a handshake with Djed Spence and Micky van de VenCredit: Youtube – Chris Cowlin
However, the Dane was ignored by both players, who walked past him without a wordCredit: Youtube – Chris Cowlin
No one seemed more exasperated than the Spurs duo.
The defensive pair was seen hastily heading towards the tunnel after the final whistle, while Frank attempted to approach them.
As he reached the players and extended his hand for a handshake, they veered around him and continued walking without making any eye contact.
Frank appeared visibly displeased with the incident, turning to glare at them as they left, with Spence throwing his hands up in frustration.
Fans expressed their dissatisfaction with the interaction, with one describing the scene as “disrespectful to the manager and the fans.”
Another fan commented on the moment, saying, “Wow, that’s awkward.”
However, Frank seemed to have calmed down by the time he spoke about it in the post-match press conference.
He minimized the importance of the confrontation, stating: “All the players are, of course, frustrated.
“They want to perform well, to win, and I completely understand that.”
“I get why you would ask this question, but I think it’s just a minor issue. Everyone is feeling frustrated.”
Frank’s Spurs team suffered a 1-0 defeat against their London rivals ChelseaCredit: Getty
Van de Ven rushed down the tunnel, which is perhaps understandable given that his blunder led to the opponent's victory.
The goal resulted from the Dutchman being caught on the ball near the edge of his box by an opponent, who managed to pass it to Raheem Sterling for an easy finish in the first half.
Why did Thomas Frank approach Djed Spence and Micky van de Ven after the match?
Thomas Frank approached the players to congratulate them or possibly to shake hands, but they walked past him without acknowledging him.
How did the fans react to the incident between Frank and the players?
Fans were unhappy with the players' behavior, with some labeling the interaction as disrespectful to both the manager and the supporters.
What did Frank say about the players' frustrations after the match?
Frank acknowledged the players' frustrations, stating that they all want to perform well and win, and he downplayed the significance of the handshake incident.
