Recently, Tottenham coach Thomas Frank accepted an exclusive interview with SPORTbible, during which he praised Messi as the best player he has ever watched live and is optimistic that Rodri will become a top coach in the future.

Frank revealed that the best player he has ever watched live is Messi. He has been fortunate enough to watch the Argentine superstar play eight to ten times. Frank said: "Messi is very good, I have to admit. I remember one time when he performed very well against Tottenham, he was a top player."

When asked about the best player he has ever coached, Frank mentioned the names of several players. "This is a difficult question to answer. I will mention a few people. Former Tottenham player Eriksen is a very good player. I coached him when I was in the U17 national team. There are also Ivan Toney, David Raya, Watkins, and Hoibel and Christensen in the national team."

In addition, Frank also specifically mentioned Manchester City midfielder Rodri, thinking that he may become an excellent coach or manager in the future. Frank said: "Generally speaking, it is easier for midfielders to become coaches. I would nominate Rodri, he is a smart midfielder, maybe one day he will become a coach or manager. I think he is very smart on the field and very smart in front of the media. If he is willing to enter this circle, I believe he can do a good job."