Thomas Frank admits he has “ambitions” for his managerial profession, however insists his “essential focus” stays on the job at hand amid Liverpool’s seek for a brand new supervisor.
The Brentford boss has loved loads of success since becoming a member of the membership again in 2016, initially appearing as an assistant earlier than taking the managerial job two years later.
He grew to become solely the second Bees supervisor to safe promotion to the highest flight in 2021, and has since gone on to make sure his aspect have established themselves within the Premier League.
Frank’s fame has grown all through his seven years in England, to an extent that has seen his title listed amongst a few of the favourites to exchange Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool this summer time.
Requested concerning the prospect of taking on at Anfield, the Dane conceded that he’s acutely aware of alternatives opening up on the likes of Liverpool and Barcelona, however that his consideration stays on the Gtech Neighborhood Stadium.
“Yeah, I sustain with issues and have seen that Xavi and Klopp are leaving,” the Brentford supervisor advised Danish outlet Tipsbladet in an unique interview.
“Two huge teaching personalities for 2 improbable golf equipment, each of whom have completed properly.
“Concerning myself, I’m insanely pleased to be right here. I’ve mentioned that earlier than. I’ve the chance to pursue lots of my ambitions.
“Like everybody else, I even have ambitions, but it surely’s arduous to say precisely what they’re.
“I’m centered on doing properly proper now. I’ve little doubt that we have to end the second half of the season strongly.
“I perceive that we’d like some good performances and to win some soccer matches, and that’s my essential focus proper now.
“There are a couple of extra ideas if issues don’t go the fitting manner.
“If issues go properly, there are nonetheless loads of ideas about planning since you wish to win the subsequent sport and climb increased within the desk. It’s only a bit extra optimistic then.”
Xabi Alonso stays the clear favorite with the bookmakers to return to Anfield as a supervisor, with Ruben Amorim and Roberto De Zerbi additionally amongst these within the dialog.
Frank possesses a Premier League background, however Brentford‘s current struggles and his relative lack of expertise at a high European membership imply he’s more likely to discover himself additional down the pecking order.
Liverpool can be eager to maneuver shortly to herald a Klopp substitute when the season has drawn to an in depth, and are mentioned to have already begun the recruitment process.
