Another clean sheet, another three-pointer, you must be very happy, right?
Frank: "Thank you, yes, very happy. I am extremely proud of the players' performance. I think this performance is excellent. At the beginning of the game, we knew that it was never easy to play against Manchester City, and it was even more difficult to play at Etihad Stadium. I think the two sides were evenly matched in the first 35 minutes, and Manchester City had the upper hand. The key is that we always keep our focus on the game, insist on executing tactics and scoring great goals, which achieved a major change in mind. This goal may have changed the momentum, but ensured that we continued to control the game and scored 2-0. We performed very well in the second half. It is expected to be During the period of under pressure, our high-level pressing is extremely aggressive, always taking the initiative to attack, and maintaining the determination to win the third goal. It must be emphasized that the clean-up opponent is the most delighted. This is the key training link, not only pursuing clean-up, but also comprehensively improving the defensive system: high-level pressure, midfield interception, low-level defense, penalty area defense awareness, blocking shots and other details. Because achieving a clean-up means closer to victory. We only had six clean-up games last year, so this is of great significance to me. "
Many players performed well, and Palinia won the first goal of the club. How important is his combination with Bentancur?
Frank: "It can be said that we did get some questions in the transfer market yesterday. Many people asked 'why not' and 'what would if that would've been'. But what is certain is that we have introduced two top players, Kudus and Palinia, and their performance is excellent, which makes me very pleased. Palinia's performance is amazing. Players sometimes need confidence and best condition. Although he has not yet achieved the full physical condition I expected, his performance has indeed helped the team."
You led 2-0 in the Super Cup but were tied. What lessons have you learned this time?
Frank: "I emphasized three points during the break: First, you must persist when you are tired; second, you must maintain the courage to pass; third, you must not relax when pressing at high positions. But knowing is easy and hard, and every game is a process of learning, and sometimes you can learn more from defeats. Of course, on the other hand, there was a controversy last time, and this time it was Etihad, the most difficult thing to conquer in the Premier League, to win away. The defensive system is becoming more mature, but the most critical factor is always mentality. Winning such a game must rely on mentality."
You mentioned yesterday that three key themes will be formulated in each game. What are the three events today?
Frank: "Defensive system, maintaining the courage to pass in one or two stages, and set-piece tactics."
Did you use the Eze incident as an incentive this week, or did you not mention this matter at all?
Frank: "I think the answer is very simple. I never talk about any player who is not the club."
Remember Klopp said, "There is no better offensive organization in the world of football than efficient pressing." How do you think of this sentence?
Frank: "It's very good, he's a wise man. I have to send a message to praise him, 'this is so exquisite'. I firmly believe in the value of aggressive pressing, as I saw today, as I showed in Brentford. I advocate high-level oppression and pursue the tactical concept of taking the initiative. This offensive defense is not only more aggressive, but also allows you to enjoy defensive fun in the opponent's half. Today we successfully scored in this way."
Have Sal held this position, is he interested in his efficient pressing ability in the middle?
Frank: "Of course. It depends on the tactical needs, player positions and system arrangements of different games. But today he is as outstanding as the whole team. It is difficult to pick out a player alone. Everyone's performance is perfect."
For the first goal, you successfully cracked Manchester City's offside trap. This over-top pass seems to disrupt the opponent's defense. Is this a targeted tactic formulated before the game?
Frank: "We have indeed studied high-level defense tactics. But developing tactics is two different things and training execution. We have fallen into the offside trap six times before. This goal seems to be smooth, but in fact it has been tried many times. Of course, this is indeed the offensive method we actively seek."
You led Brentford to perform here two years ago, and now you have achieved a better record just after taking over Tottenham. Is this more surprising?
Frank: "These are two different teams, in different stages of development. But both performances are top-notch, and I feel proud to think about it."
You mentioned that you received many questions about the transfer market before the game. Is this victory timely reminding people: whether the success of the season depends on the transfer operation?
Frank: "It is indeed the case. It is important to realize that we already have a group of excellent, talented and high-quality players, which is what I feel relieved. New players are trying to enhance the existing lineup. It is perfect to strengthen, even if not, we already have enough strength. Today is the best proof."