Thomas Frank praised Xavi Simons’ “determined” and “24-7 pro” mentality after the player’s goal and assist in the 2-0 win over Brentford, stating, “He wanted that so badly” and calling the performance a potential breakthrough moment.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank lauded Xavi Simons’ determined mentality following the 2-0 Premier League victory over Brentford, where the Dutchman scored a sensational solo goal and assisted the opener.
Frank was full of praise for the player’s effort, saying, “I’m so happy on Xavi’s behalf. He’s been working so hard. He’s a 24-7 pro. He’s so determined. He wanted that so badly.”
The coach believes the match was a critical turning point for the playmaker, noting, “Yeah, definitely. I think every player needs that extra good performance…”
Frank appreciated the determination shown in the solo goal, which began with Simons winning back possession.
He added that the performance showed the team is “coming more and more together” after a period of adaptation.