“Brentford Boss Thomas Frank Sends Powerful Message to Spurs as He Gushes Over Ange

“Brentford Boss Thomas Frank Sends Powerful Message to Spurs as He Gushes Over Ange

Brentford manager Thomas Frank will be hoping his team can build on their 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace when they host a struggling Tottenham Hotspur side at the Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday.

Brentford enters the match with mixed form, having won just two of their six games in 2025, and none of their last five at home despite a strong early season showing at the Gtech.

However, Tottenham’s form has been even worse. Since their 4-0 victory over Manchester City in November, Spurs have only secured one league win and currently sit 19th in the form table, with their only points coming from a win against struggling Southampton.

This match pits a team that can’t win at home against one that can’t win in the league at all, though both teams are known for their exciting, attacking football.

Team News:

Brentford will be relatively stronger for this game, with Christian Norgaard and Kevin Schade, both previously doubts, now cleared to play. Ethan Pinnock also returns for the first time since December, providing a boost to Frank’s defense.

However, Mads Roerslev will be absent after his loan to Wolfsburg was confirmed earlier this week, and Rico Henry is out with a hamstring issue, though Frank suggested it isn’t a serious injury. Henry will miss Sunday’s match and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks.

The most notable development for Brentford is the potential debut of new signing Michael Kayode, an Italian right-back who joined on loan from Fiorentina.

Frank praised the young player’s energy and optimism, hinting that he could be involved against Spurs. While not a direct replacement for Roerslev, Kayode adds valuable depth to the squad.

Brentford also continues to miss longer-term absentees like Aaron Hickey, Gustavo Nunes, Igor Thiago, and Josh Dasilva.

Tottenham’s Struggles:

Tottenham’s poor form has dominated headlines in recent months. Despite scoring the third-most goals in the league and having a goal difference that suggests a top-half finish, they find themselves in 15th place, closer to relegation than European spots.

However, Spurs come into this match with some optimism following a dominant 3-0 victory over Swedish side Elfsborg in the Europa League, with three academy players scoring their first goals for the club. The return of key player Micky Van de Ven should also provide a boost as he’ll face Brentford’s dangerous attack.

Tottenham won the reverse fixture 3-1 despite Brentford taking the lead early through Brian Mbeumo. This time, however, Spurs will be missing more than half of their starting lineup from that game, including all three goal scorers. Key players like Cristian Romero and Guglielmo Vicario are also unavailable, which gives Brentford hope heading into this encounter.

Frank on Postecoglou:

Despite the contrasting fortunes of the two teams, Frank expressed admiration for Spurs’ manager Ange Postecoglou, saying he has “massive respect” for him. Frank acknowledged that Tottenham’s struggles this season are tough, particularly given the injury crisis, and noted that Brentford faced similar challenges last year.

“We were also hit very hard by injuries last year, so I understand what Ange is going through,” Frank said. “When results aren’t going your way, that’s tough. But I’m confident that Ange is handling it well and will get through it. He doesn’t need advice, just to trust his process.”

Frank expects an exciting, open game and highlighted the challenge of controlling such a match. “I expect a game between two teams that want to attack, so it could be open at times. We need to be the team that controls that.”

After this game, Tottenham faces Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg on Thursday, while Brentford will have a two-week break before facing West Ham on the 15th.