Thomas Frank shared his feelings about facing Copenhagen in the Champions League.
Tottenham host a second Scandinavian outfit in their continental campaign after a 2-2 draw at Bodo/Glimt at the end of September. Home form has been problematic for the team, but Frank wants to go with confidence into this contest— especially against a club he knows well from his time in Denmark.
“Of course I follow the results and the league, so I know how the results are every week. I still have good colleagues, friends working in different clubs, knowing obviously also a lot of people in Copenhagen. So, I know of course Copenhagen is not in the best place, but it's a very good team.
“They have very good European experience. I expect it to be a difficult game, and always that's my little bit go-to, no matter a team, if they're in form or they are out of form, the next game is the one that everything can change in. So, we prepare like normal, very aware of the strength of Copenhagen and of course some areas we like to exploit.
“So that's how I take it. I know Jacob Neestrup very well. He's a very good coach. He knows what he's doing with his coaching staff, so I expect a tough challenge and a tough tactical challenge.”
“I think [Copenhagen fans] would be pleased to meet me again. Of course, there's a relationship because I was head coach of Brøndby. Not the biggest fan of me, but that's fair, that's part of it.
“Of course, I was almost three years in Brøndby. If you are that, the fans get under your skin, and the club does as well. So, of course, it's Brøndby that got my support. In some ways, it's a little bit special against the Danish team. I know quite a few who work in the backroom staff and in the club.
“Of course, I know some of the Danish players from different, whether it be a national team or whatever, how I came across them. That's why it's a little more special. Tomorrow, I just want to win, we play in the Champions League, play at home and [Vicario] said it perfectly - the best way to get a little bit back on track is a good performance and win at home. So, that's the main thing.”
