Thomas Frank defends Micky van de Ven over Alexander Isak tackle

Liverpool boss Arne Slot had called Van de Ven's tackle "reckless"

Thomas Frank on Micky van de Ven's tackle on Alexander Isak: “Put it this way, if my defender does not do that, they are not true defenders!" Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Thomas Frank has defended Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven after his challenge on Alexander Isak was described as “reckless” by Liverpool boss Arne Slot.

Isak scored in Liverpool’s 2-1 win at Spurs on Saturday, but broke his left leg in the process and has subsequently received surgery on a fractured fibula.