LONDON -- Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank has played down an apparent show of dissent from Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence as he lamented the worst attacking display of his managerial career.

Spurs lost 1-0 at home to Chelsea on Saturday as João Pedr o's 34th-minute strike gave the Blues a thoroughly deserved win.

Tottenham fans booed their team off at the final whistle before Van de Ven and Spence appeared to ignore their manager's request to acknowledge supporters.

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As the pair went straight down the tunnel, Frank applauded fans to a mixed reaction.

"I understand why you ask the question, but I think that is one of the small issues," Frank said of

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