Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says his players don't have the correct "mentality" at the moment. The Spurs succumbed to their third loss at home this season, 2-1 at the hands of Newcastle on Sunday. Things had started well for Tottenham as Emmanuel Adebayor had given them the lead in the 18th minute, but two goals early in the second half gave Newcastle all three points.
"We need to improve a lot to get in top four. It's not tactical or physical it's our mentality," Pochettino said after the match. "It's a big hit for us. We need to be more strong and to have more focus. Today in the second half, straight from the kick-off we conceded a goal. It's crazy."
That goal was scored by half-time substitute Sammy Ameobi, who breezed past Tottenham defender Eric Dier to score just 10 seconds after the restart. Spanish striker Ayoze Perez scored the second goal with a header in the 58th minute. "Seven or six seconds before the first goal, all was happiness and there was good energy in the stadium. Our supporters were happy and believed that we would get a good result," added Pochettino. "But in this moment, I think it was difficult to manage in our head. Our heads had gone and we started to take rash decisions on the pitch. It was difficult because 12 or 14 minutes later, we conceded another goal. At 2-1, it was difficult."
Tottenham have now only won one of their last seven Premier League matches and are currently 11th in the Premier League table with 11 points from nine games. The Spurs are 7/1 at Bet365 to reach their season objective, which is to finish in the top four.
Tomas.White 9 years ago
Also, players are coming in the club just for the money. Tottenham does not have history like Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and not even history like Newcastle, Everton. They need to concidere they buying politics if they want any bigger success in next few years. They have good young players, and they should look...
Also, players are coming in the club just for the money. Tottenham does not have history like Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and not even history like Newcastle, Everton. They need to concidere they buying politics if they want any bigger success in next few years. They have good young players, and they should look in their youth squad.
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Tomas.White 9 years ago
All money from Bale transfer in Real Madrid have been spent for nothing. Lamela is not paying of yet, as many of other players. They do not have mentality of winners, they all are satisfied with second, third, fourth and even fifth or sixth place in Premiere League. Mauricio Pochettino is very young coach, but he can not...
All money from Bale transfer in Real Madrid have been spent for nothing. Lamela is not paying of yet, as many of other players. They do not have mentality of winners, they all are satisfied with second, third, fourth and even fifth or sixth place in Premiere League. Mauricio Pochettino is very young coach, but he can not transforme that much players to be something that they are not.
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Milaneli 9 years ago
Well, i guess we all agree on what he is trying to do, but his methods doesn't seem to be right for that team. Its a balance of expirienced players and new kids, he has to find it.. Its only 1/4 of the season behind us, so there is still a plenty time to score a good results. I think Soldado needs to be back in form, as...
Well, i guess we all agree on what he is trying to do, but his methods doesn't seem to be right for that team. Its a balance of expirienced players and new kids, he has to find it.. Its only 1/4 of the season behind us, so there is still a plenty time to score a good results. I think Soldado needs to be back in form, as soon as possible.
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Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
Pochettino is trying to wake up his players.This interview could be bad for the atmosphere in the dressing room.It will only increase pressure in the heads of the players.This is rigth,but it should not be told in this way.Pochettino must find way to prove that Spurs are good team.He wont do this by saying this.
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Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
Yes,they have awful mentality.Spurs are very bad team after Gareth Bale left Tottenham.Instead of buying one or two top class players with the money of Bale's transfer,they decided to buy lot of players which can't bring them nothing special.With Bale they were very good,they even managed to beat Inter.
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timidi 9 years ago
I don't know what is wrong with this team. Every year they have great team, spend a lot of money on transfer and still nothing. They tryed everything, changing coach, a lot of different players and still nothing. I think that pochettino is right this time, I think it is all in their head and when they resolve that problem...
I don't know what is wrong with this team. Every year they have great team, spend a lot of money on transfer and still nothing. They tryed everything, changing coach, a lot of different players and still nothing. I think that pochettino is right this time, I think it is all in their head and when they resolve that problem they will start to play like a team
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Milaneli 9 years ago
They really need to step up and reorganize. It seems like nothing is working good for them. I am also shocked that Soldado is not in 1st squad. He haven't scored since March which is a shocking information to me. Not sure where is going wrong, they got nice players, but team synergy is not there..
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Franjo ?iDo 9 years ago
Yea, they are not mentaly strong, but I blame him, he is their coach and he must prepare them for all matches, so he is not doing his job, he has 25 players, some of them are in better condition, some are not ready for game. I think that they have very good squad, but something is wrong there, they need some better players...
Yea, they are not mentaly strong, but I blame him, he is their coach and he must prepare them for all matches, so he is not doing his job, he has 25 players, some of them are in better condition, some are not ready for game. I think that they have very good squad, but something is wrong there, they need some better players in defance and better coach, Mauricio didn't change anything, they are not playing good.
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madzgos 9 years ago
Yes John, they do a perfect job in Zenit. I saw almost every match in Russian league, and I must to say that they are so dominate, none of teams from Russia had no chance against Zenit. I also think that they will plays in elimination phase of Champion league, their group is not easy, but he could be first or second.
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John Andrew 9 years ago
And I agree with madzgos about AVB. Look now, AVB with Zenit do a perfect job, they are great coach. he was sacked in Chelsea after six months, why? tottenham with him were not loss matches, played defensive, but effective football. They deserved more time.
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John Andrew 9 years ago
He is guilty for mentality of his team. I respect him because he did good job with southampton and Espanyol. Espanyol with him was in top five clubs in Spain, they won almost every match at home. But now, in Tottenham, his team looks terrible. But, building quality team needs time. If he will be coach and next year, they...
He is guilty for mentality of his team. I respect him because he did good job with southampton and Espanyol. Espanyol with him was in top five clubs in Spain, they won almost every match at home. But now, in Tottenham, his team looks terrible. But, building quality team needs time. If he will be coach and next year, they could be much better side.
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madzgos 9 years ago
Also, I forget... When Andre Villas Boas was their coach, they played more defensive football, they score and concede just one goal per match, but they was high on the table. I think, problem is in the staff. Director is not a tolerant. For creating a good team, needs time, example is Chelsea!
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madzgos 9 years ago
I expected from this team more. Mauricio did not change anything in Spurs play like was last year after Andre Villas Boas sacking. Only his change is Soldado`s position, on the bench! Why Soldado is not in first squad. He is the great striker. It`s correct that they not have a mentality, they did not win any great match...
I expected from this team more. Mauricio did not change anything in Spurs play like was last year after Andre Villas Boas sacking. Only his change is Soldado`s position, on the bench! Why Soldado is not in first squad. He is the great striker. It`s correct that they not have a mentality, they did not win any great match in Premier league.
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Milaneli 9 years ago
Exacly what he said I was thinking when Newcastle scored that goal in 14th second of the second half. All plans that Pocetino told to Spurs players were gone in only 14 seconds. It may sound silly, because they play on such a high level, but they are people too, it is not easy to recover fast from such a shock. Thay 2nd...
Exacly what he said I was thinking when Newcastle scored that goal in 14th second of the second half. All plans that Pocetino told to Spurs players were gone in only 14 seconds. It may sound silly, because they play on such a high level, but they are people too, it is not easy to recover fast from such a shock. Thay 2nd goal was just the chery on the cake and from that moment I was pretty sure they wont comeback..
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