May 16th 2024.
Manchester United is reportedly interested in hiring Brentford boss Thomas Frank. Frank has stated that he is happy at Brentford, but acknowledges that there may be good opportunities elsewhere in the future. He led the team to their first top-tier English football appearance in 74 years in 2021 and has achieved respectable finishes in their return to the big leagues.
Currently, Brentford is in 16th place in the Premier League and will play their final match against Newcastle. However, Frank is still highly regarded as a manager in English football due to his success with a limited budget. Rumors have recently surfaced that Frank is on United's shortlist of potential replacements for Erik ten Hag, who is under pressure at Old Trafford. Other names on United's radar include Gareth Southgate, Graham Potter, Zinedine Zidane, and Thomas Tuchel, as the club's owners and management consider their options for the upcoming season and beyond.
In a recent interview with Danish media, Frank distanced himself from the speculation surrounding United and stated that he has found the "perfect club" in Brentford and feels at home in west London. When asked about these comments in a pre-match press conference, Frank clarified that he did not say Brentford is the most perfect club for him, but rather the perfect football life. He believes this would be the case for any football manager, player, or staff member. He also acknowledged that Brentford is not a club of the same size and prestige as Arsenal, Manchester City, or Liverpool, but pointed out the success of other teams like Wolves and Brighton.
Frank also highlighted the positive aspects of Brentford, including the club's culture, structures, processes, and people, making it the best possible place for many people to work. He mentioned that the atmosphere is good, and everyone is aligned and working towards the same goals. However, he admitted that it can be stressful, especially after losing five consecutive games. But he remains optimistic and acknowledges the good things that the club has and the need to appreciate them.
When asked about his ambitions, Frank stated that he cannot see why he cannot achieve them at Brentford. He mentioned that his ambition is to make the perfect club and try to win something, which he believes is not impossible. While the odds may be against them to win the title, he believes they can still win other things and achieve success, such as qualifying for Europe. He also addressed the pressure of setting aims and goals, stating that they want to win the next game and are very ambitious, but do not want to set specific targets as it can create unnecessary pressure.
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