REVOLUTION INCOMING! Thomas Frank Gets GREEN LIGHT to SHATTER Tottenham’s Formation FOREVER After ONE JAW-DROPPING Copenhagen Moment – Spurs Fans in TOTAL MELTDOWN!
After Tottenham’s emphatic win over FC Copenhagen, Thomas Frank could be contemplating a future tactical adjustment.
Tottenham Hotspur desperately needed a response after their dismal showing against Chelsea at the weekend, and they delivered emphatically.
Following a frustrating Saturday that saw fans voicing their discontent towards the players, the mood at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was transformed on Tuesday night as supporters left in high spirits after a resounding victory.
Goals from Brennan Johnson, Wilson Odobert, Micky van de Ven, and Joao Palhinha sealed a dominant 4-0 win for Spurs, keeping their unbeaten run in the Champions League intact and propelling them into the all-important top eight for the time being.
The result brought a sigh of relief for Thomas Frank and his squad, but it also provided him with plenty to ponder tactically—particularly after van de Ven’s stunning solo goal.
Danny Murphy predicts tactical shift for Spurs
Speaking on talkSPORT Daily during the Champions League round-up, former Tottenham midfielder Danny Murphy analysed van de Ven’s sensational strike and hinted that it might inspire Frank to rethink his tactical setup.
“It’s an unbelievable goal, honestly,” Murphy said. “And I was watching it thinking, maybe we’d see this kind of thing more often if he played in a back three.
Perhaps that’s something Thomas Frank is considering, because we saw Brentford use that shape plenty of times in the past.
It would give van de Ven the license to go and do this sort of thing. It’s just a beautiful, wonderful goal.”
Spurs fans will remember van de Ven’s ability to surge forward from defence, having produced a similar run and assist against Manchester United last season.
His combination of pace, power, and technical quality makes him a natural threat when given the freedom to advance.
Allowing him to operate with more attacking freedom could transform Spurs’ system—though it may also draw the attention of major clubs across Europe if he continues to impress.
Pros and cons of adopting a back three
Switching to a back three could offer Tottenham multiple advantages.
It would not only give van de Ven more room to roam forward but also strengthen the team’s defensive solidity.
Full-backs Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie, both naturally inclined to attack, would thrive as wing-backs in a 5-3-2 or 5-4-1 formation, giving Spurs more width and overlapping options.
Defender Kevin Danso could also benefit. While Cristian Romero and van de Ven currently form a formidable partnership, incorporating Danso into a trio could maximise Tottenham’s defensive depth and balance.
However, the potential downside is that adopting such a system might reduce Spurs’ attacking fluidity.
With more defenders on the pitch, the team could unintentionally fall into a more conservative rhythm—a trap they experienced during their poor performance at Chelsea, much to the frustration of supporters.
Ultimately, the decision will depend on the opposition and the flow of each match.
A back three could be an intelligent tactical adjustment in certain scenarios, particularly against high-pressing or counterattacking teams.
But used at the wrong time, it risks blunting Tottenham’s attacking spark—something fans would be quick to criticise.
