Frank hails Spurs squad and admits to first-game nerves | OneFootball

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank has once again hailed the mentality of his players ahead of their Premier League opener on Saturday.

Spurs face Burnley this weekend with the Danish tactician taking charge of his first domestic game with the north London side.

And Frank has admitted to learning a lot about his team after their defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.

"One thing is the mentality of the group," he told a press conference.

"Very strong mentality and we saw that against PSG, the way they worked and their approach to it. Also the ability to take on messages and game plans."

Frank also conceded to having butterflies ahead of his stadium bow.

"I will have tomorrow. If I'm honest now I'm in work mode. I know when I wake up tomorrow and when I step into the stadium I will feel it."

Frank then went on to talk about the racist abuse Mathys Tel received after the loss in midweek.

"I think it's terrible what happened to Mathys. We're doing everything to support him in this situation. He's a strong person.

"He will have support from family and friends as well as us. There's no real Tottenham supporter that will do that (abuse). You'll see the real Tottenham supporters at the stadium tomorrow backing him. I expect big cheers for him tomorrow."

Finally the coach spoke about team news for the game with the Clarets.

"Every player who was available is available for the team. Destiny is progressing but it's too early for him to be involved in the squad.

"Bissouma was a situation. I addressed it, there was a consequence. He will be in the squad tomorrow."

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