Thomas Frank tells Leeds United what they do 'extremely well' as triple Tottenham injury update issued

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank has been speaking about Leeds United ahead of his side taking on the Whites at Elland Road on Saturday. Spurs have hit a frustrating patch of late, drawing three of their last four games across all competitions, including a draw with Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League during the week.

Spurs will be favourites on Saturday even with that dip in form, but Leeds have been very strong at home, unbeaten at Elland Road in more than a year, and they have enjoyed a solid start to life back in the Premier League.

Frank praised the Yorkshire club and Daniel Farke, saying: “First and foremost Leeds. They have done very well since they got promoted. Daniel Farque and his staff have done well. I've big respect for Daniel. I've known him for many years, he's a good colleague and friend in the game. We battled against each other quite a few times in the Championship and in the Premier League. I'm so happy that he's doing well and that they got a good start. Elland Road, I always admire as one of the best stadiums to go to, because the atmosphere is fantastic.

“It's a game we're looking forward to. I'm very aware that they haven't lost once in more than a year so, clearly, and we know that because of their fans and their home ground, they've been very good. I think the way they started the Premier League gives them a lot of confidence. They defend extremely well. They give very little away in open play. So, we need to really be aware of that and really know that this is a game that can be 90 minutes back and forth. Small setbacks you need to overcome, but we're ready for it, we look forward to it and we'll do what we can to go for three points."

Tottenham team news

Addressing team news, Frank confirmed that captain Cristian Romero is back, there is not such good news on Kolo Randal Muani, who will be absent. "Romero is fit and available and he will start tomorrow, so that's promising news.,” he added. “There was contact to the foot and medical did a good job to get him turned around, he's trained and ready for tomorrow. As I said in Bodo, the time frame we will know more when we come back from internationals. Kolo Muani has been on the pitch the last two days, so that's very positive.

"Kolo Muani will not be available. He's not in the squad tomorrow. Kota (Takai) is better and better. He's trained fully with the team for 10 days, a little bit more than that, so that's promising, definitely."

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