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Tottenham’s Frank: Van de Ven and Spence said sorry for snub – ESPNSkip to main contentSkip to navigation<>Spurs’ Frank: Van de Ven, Spence sorry for snub24mESPNSources: Prem chief Scholes to lead top-tier USL15hJeff CarlisleColumbus trounces Cincinnati to force Game 313hESPN News ServicesLouisville clinches NWSL playoffs after 4 misses14hJeff KassoufWhy so serious? Man City’s Haaland spooks locals as The Joker for Halloween2dChris WrightTottenham have big problems; Haaland lifts Man City again; Griezmann scores 200; more2hGabriele MarcottiIf Man City are going to win the Premier League, all roads lead to Haaland19hMark OgdenRaucous Anfield crowd backs Slot as Liverpool returns to form2dBeth LindopTransfer rumors, news: Kane considering shock Barcelona move1hESPNBronze makes history in FIFPRO Women’s World 111hEmily KeoghplayFrank: ‘Everyone is frustrated’ after Tottenham’s Chelsea defeat (1:55)Thomas Frank reacts to Tottenham’s 1-0 defeat to Chelsea and registering their lowest-ever xG in the Premier League. (1:55)ESPNNov 3, 2025, 09:22 AM ETEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThomas Frank has said thatMicky van de VenandDjed Spencehave apologised after the duo appeared to ignore him in the immediate aftermath ofTottenham Hotspur’sPremier Leaguedefeat toChelseaon Saturday.”Micky and Djed came into my office yesterday unprompted to say sorry. It was not their intention to be disrespectful. They were just frustrated,” Frank told a news conference on Monday.JoãoPedro’s 34th-minute strike gave Chelsea a thoroughly deserved win against a toothless Spurs team in north London and Frank’s side were booed by a frustrated home crowd at the final whistle.Spurs managed just three shots in the match and recorded an xG of 0.05 — their lowest in a Premier League game since records began in the 2012-13 season.As Frank entered the pitch to do a customary lap of appreciation, Van de Ven and Spence appeared to ignore their manager’s request to acknowledge the supporters as they headed straight down the tunnel.Asked about the incident in his post-match news conference, Frank said hedid not think it was a “big problem.”Frank also confirmed thatLucas Bergvallwill miss both Spurs’ Champions League tie against Copenhagen on Tuesday and their Premier League meeting withManchester Unitedat the weekend after the midfielder suffered a concussion in the opening minutes of the defeat to Chelsea.”Lucas is out through concussion which was obvious for everyone watching the game,” Frank said. “Djed and Mo [Mohammed Kudus] both have knocks and could still be available for tomorrow.-Tottenham’s inept loss to Chelsea has fans turning on Frank- Marcotti:Tottenham have big problems-Premier League table
Published: 2025-11-03T14:26:31
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