Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has spoken to the
media ahead of Saturday afternoon’s clash at home to West Ham United. He discussed
new signing Conor Gallagher, Richarlison’s injury and the London derby ahead.
Team news
Frank started off with some terrible news for Spurs fans: "Richarlison
unfortunately got a hamstring injury that will keep him out for up to seven
weeks.
"Lucas [Bergvall] could be available for Sunday and
[Yves] Bissouma is back and available as well.
"Both Destiny [Udogie] and Dom [Solanke] will both be
involved and available but are closer to playing more minutes."
Conor
Gallagher
Tottenham announced the signing of English midfielder Conor Gallagher
from Atletico Madrid yesterday. Here’s what Frank had to say:
"I think it is a top signing. I can't praise the
ownership enough for doing it and getting it over the line quick.
"I think what he brings in terms of ability first and
foremost is, he is a very good player with great experience in the Premier League and La Liga.
“He has captained two teams so that character, leadership
and experience - plus he's still young with plenty of development to reach but
coming in at a good level.”
The West
Ham game
"I am happy to take that [the pressure], - it is all
about how we can get the players out there full of confidence to be brave.
"Of course it's a big London derby but it is all about
us. Hopefully we can add the first half against Sunderland and the second half
against Aston Villa. If we can do that, put a top performance out there, we can
win the game."
Whether
Tottenham will bring in any new players due to injuries
"It is what it is. We have to deal with what we have.
We are in the market as I said many times to see if we can improve the squad,
but it has to be something that improves the squad short and long-term. It
can't just be for the next four months."
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