Tottenham Hotspur has adopted a new, pragmatic style of play under manager Thomas Frank, shifting focus from scoring to defending.
This change was highlighted in their recent 1-0 Champions League win over Villarreal, which marked the team’s fourth clean sheet in five games this season.
Unlike the attack-heavy approach of last season, the new “clean sheet mentality” has made Spurs a difficult team to beat.
While their defense has been praised, with only one goal conceded all season, their offense has struggled, managing only one shot on target against Villarreal.
Frank acknowledges the need for improvement on the attacking side but believes the strong defensive foundation is a crucial first step.
