Thomas Frank’s analogy to summarise Tottenham Hotspur’s defeat in the UEFA Super Cup was unique, but perfect.
“In medical terms, the operation succeeded but the patient died,” the Dane said, having seen his unfavoured Spurs side go toe-to-toe with Paris Saint-Germain, the European champions, but collapse late on and eventually lose on penalties.
The performance manifested the very best of their new manager, who gave them more than a chance against an admittedly rusty PSG unit. However, a drastic shift in approach is expected this weekend as Spurs get their Premier League campaign underway at home to the newly promoted Burnley.
Scott Parker’s Clarets supply a radically different test for the Lilywhites, and the flexible Frank will have to adjust accordingly. Here are three big decisions he has to make on Saturday afternoon.
