Tottenham will play against West Ham in the Premier League this weekend. Tottenham coach Frank attended the pre-match press conference. He talked about Levi's departure and the team's preparations. Reporter: What is the current injury situat...
Tottenham will play against West Ham in the Premier League this weekend. Tottenham coach Frank attended the pre-match press conference. He talked about Levi's departure and the team's preparations.
Reporter: What is the current injury situation of the team?
Frank: All the players are in good shape and everything is normal after returning from the national team. This is very good news. Solank still can't play, but his recovery is good and he is not expected to be out for too long.
Reporter: How do you view Levi's legacy left by Tottenham?
Frank: Levi deserves high praise. He has worked at Tottenham for 24 years and has made great contributions to the development of the club, especially the establishment of world-class training centers and stadiums. These are all valuable treasures he left behind.
Reporter: Have you said goodbye to Levi?
Frank: Yes, I talked to him and thanked him. Although I haven't been in contact with him for a long time, he has played a decisive role in my appointment and I am very grateful for it.
Reporter: Will rumors that Tottenham will be acquired affect the team?
Frank: As Vinay Venkatsham (Spurs CEO) said, this is not a new ownership change, but a further increase in influence by current major shareholders. We focus on the current game and tomorrow's match against West Ham is a major London derby.
Reporter: Are you excited about participating in the London derby as Tottenham head coach for the first time?
Frank: Very excited. I know this means a lot to the fans. We will do our best to win. West Ham has performed well in the last game, but we are ready.
Reporter: Kudus will return to the London Stadium for the first time since joining Tottenham. How do you think he will deal with the hostile atmosphere?
Frank: I believe players can adapt to this environment. Kudus needs to focus on the game, which is something he can control.
Reporter: Will Harvey Simmons and Muani play in tomorrow's game?
Frank: They all have the potential to be on the big list. Harvey is in a better shape because he has been playing lately. Muani hasn't played for a while, but he is in good shape.
Reporter: What impact will Levi's departure have on Tottenham's future transfer strategy?
Frank: This is an unexpected decision, but we have to keep moving forward. I hope to continue to maintain good cooperation with Tottenham's senior management in transfers in the future.
Reporter: Do you want to have a greater say in signings?
Frank: I think the cooperation in this transfer window is very harmonious, and I reached a consensus with Levi, Vinay Venkatsham (CEO of Tottenham) and John Lange (Technical Director of Tottenham). I hope this will be the case in the future.
Reporter: Why did you exclude Terr from the Champions League roster?
Frank: This is a difficult decision. I don't think UEFA's UEFA Champions League registration list is flexible enough, and we need a larger squad to deal with intensive games. Terr was very mature and I was impressed by how he handled it.
Reporter: How are the positions of Harvey Simmons and Muani arranged?
Frank: Harvey plays mainly at the No. 10 position or left winger, while Muani can play forward and two winger positions.
Reporter: How is Solank's ankle injury?
Frank: The medical team is working to help him recover. I think he will be back soon, but he can't play this week.
Reporter: Will you announce the team's captain list?
Frank: This is what I need to do, but I have not decided yet.
Reporter: How do you evaluate the entire summer transfer window?
Frank: I am very satisfied with the team's lineup. The club has introduced two top players and two excellent loan players. I am satisfied with the results of this transfer window.
Reporter: When did you learn about Levi’s departure?
Frank: It was when the shareholders and CEO told us that I didn’t know it early.
Reporter: Is the current workflow as usual?
Frank: It can be said that the purpose of introducing Vinay is to have a candidate for daily communication. I do talk to Vinay a lot, but he's more like the CEO role and John is the technical director. So, out of respect, I think it's right that I'm talking more about football with John. Of course, because of Levi's importance to Tottenham and his great contribution, naturally, I also had some communication with him.
