Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank believes his captain Cristian Romero is without doubt one of the greatest defenders on the planet.
The Argentine World Cup winner signed a brand new contract after the Dane arrived, quashing rumours of a possible departure following the sacking of Ange Postecoglou.
And he has since been named captain within the absence of Heung-Min Son, additionally main Spurs to a optimistic 2025-26 marketing campaign to this point, with 4 wins in 5 matches.
Because of this, he has earned the reward of Frank, who was seen embracing the defender after the 1-0 win over Villarreal within the Champions League earlier on Tuesday.
Talking forward of the Brighton recreation, Frank mentioned: “I charge him tremendous excessive. I believe he is without doubt one of the greatest centre backs on the planet and It helps whenever you’ve gained a World Cup and the Europa League.
“The most effective carry out week in, week out. I positively see a extra mature participant and individual, not that he hasn’t been that earlier than. He’s aggressive when he must be, cool and composed when he must be.”
Frank taking it sluggish
Tottenham followers have been understandably delighted at the beginning below Frank, though among the wins haven’t been glamorous, there’s a newfound defensive stability that was not current below former boss Ange Postecoglou.
And it’s one thing Frank could be very a lot conscious of, with the ex-Brentford coach admitting he’s taking issues one recreation at a time and pays no consideration to the desk till subsequent yr.
He added: “I’ve seemed a few instances. I’m attempting to deal with us and our performances. It’s so simple to get drawn into one thing you may’t management.
“The followers can dream and hope. I additionally dream and hope however I’m a bit of nearer to issues so I would like to remain level-headed.”
