Tottenham: Do not pretend to be big

Mauricio Pochettino claimed 11 months ago that he was in the top spot in Europe. At present, his words just stop being wind through the ears.

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Pochettino had a basis to confirm this. On 1 November last year, Tottenham beat Real Madrid - who would later become the Champions League 2017/1, 3-1 at Wembley. "We are no longer just one of the strongest teams in England, but of Europe as well. What we need to do now is move to the next level," said Pochettino. We are very happy with the win but nothing will happen without the title. "

Given the conditions Pochettino set, Spurs still stammered in place. And after the recent 2-4 defeat at Barcelona at Wembley itself, Pochettino's base was weakened. Barca in the transition period is still too strong compared to the Argentinean army. Apparently, Tottenham have not reached the level they think they have achieved.

Tottenham are nothing at the feet of Messi
Tottenham are nothing at the feet of Messi

Lost Barca, then any major England lost. Getting a few excuses is just too easy. Simplicity, the team has Lionel Messi, only that is enough.

But the problem is Pochettino's ambition is going backwards. Late last season, after securing a place in the Champions League next season but still missing the full four-year deal with London, Pochettino emphasized the need to "take risks" to make breakthroughs.

However, between Pochettino and the boss of the Spurs seems to have no understanding, or one side deliberately do not understand. That led to even when Pochettino posted criticism of the transfer policy of the home team, chairman Daniel Levy still calmly step through the summer transfer without opening a wallet.

An ambitious team changing lives, striving to advance into the high-end segment of the transfer period in the needle money manipulation. Not only Pochettino, fans also have the right to question.

Pochettino is just lonely with his ambition
Pochettino is just lonely with his ambition

Then the consequences come to fruition soon. Even if Harry Kane or Dele Alli voluntarily shortened their vacation, they only helped Spurs make a little start to the season. Kane broke into goal in August, Lucas Moura shining brightly in the destruction of Manchester United 3 goals not removed at Old Trafford.

But shortly thereafter, two successive defeats against Watford and Liverpool. In the next five games, Spurs lost two matches, both in the Champions League and faced the risk of big stop adventure after the group stage.

In front of Barca, Tottenham play without three pillars Jan Vertonghen, Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli. But confess, who cares? This is the most professional playground of the professional playground, injury is a must and if you do not understand this lesson, do not identify yourself as a big team.

Pochettino and his aspirations for contribution may still be a little more positive this season. But he also understood, Tottenham still go round, not forward.