Thomas Frank urges Tottenham players to act maturely with Christmas Day off

Thomas Frank plans to let his Tottenham team have Christmas Day free, given that it matches their preparations for the Sunday clash at London opponents Crystal Palace.

Tottenham have faced challenges since Frank stepped in after Ange Postecoglou's dismissal, currently placed 14th in the Premier League after five losses across eight outings in various competitions.

The teams recent performances have fuelled growing discontent amongst Tottenham supporters, with plenty already questioning Frank, and his choice to release the players for Christmas might not sit right with the fanbase.

Yet Frank outlined his thinking, stating: We treat this week exactly like any typical one. Without the holiday, the approach would remain unchanged.

We feature two days before the fixture, a rest day, and then another two. That covers Tuesday and Wednesday, rest on the 25th, followed by two more. It slots nicely into the festive family plans, which is beneficial.

I strongly support the idea of elite professionalism, something I see in the players and expect from them. Certain ones require extra direction, yet they are all adults.

If constant supervision proves necessary, that signals a deeper issue in my view.

Frank must manage without skipper Cristian Romero and Xavi Simons at Selhurst Park owing to bans, posing another hurdle for the Danish manager.

Nevertheless, the ex Brentford head noted his 2013 stint at Brondby, where he bounced back from a shaky beginning to achieve triumphs over three years, suggesting a potential turnaround at Tottenham.

I notice numerous parallels to my initial managerial role, he remarked. Naturally, the context differs vastly.

This represents an enormous outfit, among the worlds elite, drawing intense attention, which amplifies the demands and sets it apart.

Still, echoes exist from my Brondby days as the first time manager, focusing on gradual development.

You take over a setup needing refinement, surrounded by capable staff, and the added twist here is juggling Champions League and Premier League duties simultaneously.

We aim to progress while operating at full throttle, yet thats inherent. It offers a worthwhile test.