‘Too many times!’ – Thomas Frank gives honest verdict on Xavi Simons & Djed Spence partnership after Tottenham’s narrow Champions League win over Villarreal

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has given a brutally honest verdict on the partnership between new signing Xavi Simons and Djed Spence after seeing Spurs beat Villarreal 1-0 in their opening Champions League match of the 2025-26 campaign. An early own goal from Yellow Submarine goalkeeper Luiz Junior ensured Tottenham took all three points in a narrow win in north London.