Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank has defended captain Cristian Romero after he appeared to take intention on the membership’s hierarchy, accusing them of telling “lies” in a since edited Instagram publish.

Spurs have gained simply one among their previous six Premier League video games and sit 14th after shedding 3-2 at Bournemouth on Thursday.

Following the defeat, Romero said on Instagram “different folks” needs to be popping out to talk and including that they “solely present up when issues are going effectively, to inform just a few lies”.

Frank says he has been pleased with Romero’s performances on the pitch, however has spoken to the centre-back about the necessity to hold some views “inner”.

“I believe he has performed loads of issues proper,” Frank stated.

“He’s nonetheless a younger chief and he has performed loads of issues effectively on and off the pitch.

“I used to be very pleased along with his efficiency final evening. He was a real captain all through the sport and at half-time.

“However while you’re a younger chief typically you make errors. It’s good to maintain it inner. We had a great dialog this morning which we’ll hold internally.”

Romero, 27, has since deleted his publish and uploaded a brand new – nearly equivalent assertion – omitting the half about telling lies however nonetheless showing to criticise senior figures on the membership.

“Apologies to all followers of you who comply with us in every single place, who’re all the time there and can proceed to be,” Romero posted., exterior

“We’re accountable, there is not any doubt about that. However we’ll hold dealing with as much as it and attempting to show the scenario round, for ourselves and for the membership.

“At instances like this, it needs to be different folks popping out to talk, however they do not – as has been occurring for a number of years now. They solely present up when issues are going effectively.

“We’ll keep right here, working, sticking collectively and giving our all to show issues round. Particularly at instances like this, preserving quiet, working tougher and shifting ahead all collectively, is a part of soccer.”