Frank, who took over the team last month, acknowledges that Arsenal is currently one of the best teams in the world and that the match will be a great test for his team. "Besides being our big rivals, and the first North London derby outside the UK, they are also, right now, one of the best teams, I must say unfortunately, in the world," he said with a smile.

Frank is also aware of the fitness issues that plagued Tottenham last season, and he believes that having a fully fit squad available will be vital for the team's success. "I think it's a big thing for any club in the world, availability is key. It is difficult because there are more games and the intensity in the game is going up," he said.

Tottenham have made some signings, including attacking midfielder Mohammed Kudus from West Ham, but Frank is not giving away too much about the team's transfer plans. "We're constantly talking about transfers, but that is something I would like to keep private," he said.

One of the players who is looking forward to the new season is Dutch central defender Micky van de Ven, who is confident that his injury problems are behind him after a first uninterrupted summer with the Spurs. "I haven't had a pre-season at Tottenham before, it's more time to work on my body and to make my body prepare for the Premier League and for the Champions League and for all the other games that are coming up," he said.

Frank is optimistic about the team's chances, but he knows that it will take time for the team to gel. "We have made a few adjustments, hopefully we'll be successful there," he said.

Tottenham have a good and long pre-season, which Frank believes will help the team to push and pull the players to achieve their goals. "We are very aware how we want to play, I want to train, and I think that it needs to be complete," he said.

The match against Arsenal will be a test for Tottenham's new manager and his team, but Frank is confident that they will be able to handle the challenge. "It's a great challenge, and we'll do everything we can to win," he said.

Frank is also aware of the importance of the match for the fans, who have been eagerly waiting for the team to return to action. "The fans are always important, and we want to give them a good show," he said.

The match against Arsenal will be a great test for Tottenham's new manager and his team, but Frank is confident that they will be able to handle the challenge.