Thomas Frank Tactics At Tottenham Hotspur 2025/2026: Spurs Rebooted – Tactical Analysis

After a mixed season, Tottenham Hotspur fired head coach Ange Postecoglou.

A 17th-place finish was far too unsatisfactory for the eventual UEFA Europa League winners.

After his admirable stint at Brentford, Thomas Frank takes over as the new Spurs head coach.

While it is a surprising turn of events, it is an intriguing avenue for the North London side.

In this article, we explore how Tottenham could set up next season under Frank.

For this analysis, we will reference how Brentford FC operated under Thomas Frank tactics and how the Danish coachs style of play may revitalize Spurs.

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Who Is Thomas Frank?

Thomas Frank initially joined Brentford as Dean Smith’s assistant in 2016.

He inherited the head coach post in 2018 when Smith left for Aston Villa.

As their head coach, Thomas Frank led Brentford to Premier League promotion in 2021 by clinching the EFL Championship play-offs.

Over the years in the top flight, Frank has solidified the Bees as a mid-table team.

His side was known for their adept recruitment, resilience, and tactical discipline.

The Danish coach is well-respected for his calm demeanour, emotional intelligence, and ability to set a positive tone.

Brentford’s gameplay has evolved owing to Frank’s liking for analytics and data-driven approach.

He is also known for developing players and often bringing out the best in them.

Apart from the tactics, he prefers utilising set-pieces to their full potential.

Attacking throw-ins are one of the most common features of Thomas Frank’s set-piece play.

Here, we can see an example of Brentford executing an attacking throw-in.

Thomas Frank Tactics At Brentford

Under Thomas Frank coaching style, Brentford were usually seen in a 4-2-3-1 or variations of a back-three.

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