Tottenham Hotspur somehow managed to end last season on a high despite enduring an injury crisis for much of the campaign. The lack of squad depth eventually caught up with Ange Postecoglou, who was dismissed despite guiding the Lilywhites to Europa League glory and ending their long wait for silverware. The persistent injury woes at N17 forced the Australian tactician to rely heavily on a limited group of players and hope for the best.

The same trend cannot be repeated under Thomas Frank this time around. The Danish tactician has no intentions of prioritising any one particular competition, and wants his team to compete on all fronts this season. That is the only way Spurs will have a chance of building on last season’s Europa League success and hopefully add more silverware to their trophy cabinet.

Thomas Frank must rotate his squad frequently as the season goes on.

To achieve that goal, Frank would have to make sure his players are well-rested and fresh for crucial games during the festive period. Spurs have six games in the next sixteen days, starting with the Champions League fixture against AS Monaco. Managing this hectic schedule will require intelligent rotation to prevent fatigue and injuries...