He’s a great player, it’s just so unfortunate that Mikel Arteta doesn’t know how to manage a great talent like Him,if I have his type here I can easily beat PSG”, Tottenham coach Thomas frank reveals the ONE Arsenal player that is suffering under Arteta lately – Not Dowman
In a fiery and unexpected press conference today, Tottenham Hotspur coach Thomas Frank made headlines after calling out Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta for allegedly mishandling one of the Gunners’ most gifted players.
Without directly naming the player at first, Frank’s words quickly stirred up speculation.
> “He’s a great player, world-class potential. It’s just so unfortunate that Mikel Arteta doesn’t know how to manage a great talent like him,” Frank said bluntly. “If I had his type here at Tottenham, I could easily beat PSG. That’s how special he is.”
When pressed further by reporters, Frank clarified he wasn’t referring to the under-fire Eddie Nketiah or new signings like Chido Obi-Martin or Dowman, who was recently ruled out.
> “Not Dowman. I’m talking about a player that deserves to be starting every single week, a game-changer who has been reduced to a benchwarmer or getting misused on the pitch.”
While he still refrained from explicitly saying the name, several clues in his comments hinted at Emile Smith Rowe — the once-rising star who has seen limited game time under Arteta this past season.
> “Sometimes, as a coach, you need to shape your system around certain players. Not every diamond fits into your puzzle, but that doesn’t mean you throw it away,” Frank added. “Give him confidence, give him freedom, and he’ll reward you.”
Fans quickly took to social media, with many echoing Frank’s frustration over Arteta’s reluctance to trust some of his homegrown talents. Smith Rowe, despite being one of the brightest sparks during Arsenal’s 2021 campaign, has struggled with minutes — often overshadowed by new signings or tactical reshuffles.
The comments from Thomas Frank come at a tense time, as North London rivalry tensions continue to rise ahead of the new Premier League season. But beyond rivalry, his words have triggered a larger conversation about talent management at top clubs and how sometimes, brilliance can be stifled by systems.