Yesterday Tottenham draws Newcastle 1-1 in a friendly match, and after the game, Tottenham coach Thomas Frank accepted an interview with the media.

Match evaluation

I think this is a wonderful showdown between two teams with equal strength. We scored a beautiful goal through high-pressure, which is an important part of our tactical system. In fact, we got four or five or even six chances through the frontcourt counterattack, which could have created more scoring opportunities, but then we retreated a little. In the second half we regained this intensity of pressure. The draw was a fair result for this close match.

How was Madison's injury? Regarding Son Heung-min, have you ever seen such a scene appearing on the football field? What was the atmosphere in the locker room after the game?

Yes, just like life and football, sometimes both cruel and beautiful. It was cruel to Madison, and it seemed to be a serious injury. Although the specific injury was not clear, the situation was not optimistic.

On the other hand, Son Heung-min and his teammates have created incredibly beautiful images, and the great respect shown by Newcastle players is amazing. When we were round about to thank him after the game, when our teammates surrounded him with an emotional excitement, including in the locker room, I just said a few short sentences because the protagonist was Son Heung-min. He then made a speech, and the scene was very touching.

Tottenham has another preseason game. Is today the last game for Son Heung-min? Or have another chance to play?

is likely to be the last game. Time is very close.

Can you confirm where Madison was injured?

is basically sure that it is the same knee that was injured before.

How did the team prepare for this game after Son Heung-min announced his decision to leave the team in the past 24 hours?

To be honest, there has not changed much. Whether it is possible to be the last game or not, he is determined to play as captain. I communicated with him briefly, hoping to pay tribute to him in an appropriate way, and at the same time, I also considered the need to arrange other players to play from a professional perspective.

Are there any young players performing well today? How did Liang Minge play?

Archi Gray's performance was particularly impressive, with his ball-holding, wing and rib running, aggressiveness against the enemy and compression strength. Liang Minge was great to get a chance to play in front of home fans. That nearly scored shot would be a perfect moment for him and the team.