Tottenham’s renewed focus on defensive solidity is paying early dividends under new boss Thomas Frank. A 1-0 win over Villarreal in their Champions League opener marked Spurs’ fourth clean sheet in five matches this season a stark contrast to last year’s leaky start under attack-minded Ange Postecoglou. “We talked a lot about ‘clean sheet mentality’ this year because we conceded a lot last year,” midfielder Lucas Bergvall told Amazon Prime. The shift in philosophy reflects a more pragmatic approach, prioritizing structure and resilience over outscoring opponents — and it’s working.
