Thomas Tuchel scolds Tottenham’s Djed Spence over Thomas Frank snub | OneFootball

Thomas Tuchel has scolded Tottenham Hotspur star Djed Spence for ignoring his club manager Thomas Frank earlier this month. 

Spence and his team-mate Micky van de Ven were seen walking straight past Frank as he told the pair to go out and acknowledge the home supporters at the end of their 1-0 loss to Chelsea. 

Spurs boss later revealed the two players came into his office to apologise and that they meant ‘no disrespect’ and were ‘just frustrated’ after the defeat. 

Tuchel, who was at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, was not impressed with Spence’s behaviour and said he has spoken to the England international. 

“I didn’t like it,” Tuchel said, ahead of Sunday’s final qualifier against Albania. 

“Because the players know they are not only national players when they are ten days in camp. They are always national players, and the standard of behaviour is always important.”

Tottenham made an impressive start to the Premier League season under Frank, winning three of their opening four matches. 

But their fortunes have taken a downturn since, with the North Londoners recording just two victories from their previous seven top-flight games. 

The Lilywhites’ home form has been particularly woeful, as they have won just one of their five top-flight fixtures played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. 

Spurs are set to face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on their return from international break. 

While the Gunners dropped points in their previous outing at Sunderland, they are still the best team in the Premier League this season. 

However, given how much the game means for the supporters, Frank’s men are expected to put their best efforts for a positive result next weekend, making it an exciting fixture for the neutrals.