It is strange to think that just three weeks ago Mauricio Pochettino’s biggest concern was overconfidence, after a winning start to the campaign culminated in a 3-0 triumph at Old Trafford.
Now, after suffering three straight defeats for the first time in his Tottenham tenure, the Argentine finds himself trying to repair damaged morale and inject some belief.
“At 46 years old, loving this game, I understand that some tough periods can arrive,” he said after Tuesday’s 2-1 loss against Inter Milan. “Of course, I am so disappointed because I told you after Manchester United, ‘be careful, be careful,’ and the tough period arrived after beating Manchester United at Old Trafford.
“It is my responsibility to try and change that dynamic, but when the dynamic is not good the most important thing is to work harder than before and be strong.”cheap nike nfl jerseys wholesale
After 2-1 defeats against Watford and Liverpool — the latter a scoreline that flattered Spurs, masking the gulf between the sides — it seemed the North Londoners had encountered a vulnerable Inter Milan side at the ideal time. While the Italians have great European pedigree, they are a shadow of their former selves and have lost two of their opening four Serie A fixtures, winning just once. They were placed in Pot 4 for the Champions League draw for a reason.
Tottenham, seemingly scarred by their chastening experience against Liverpool, looked anxious in possession for most of the opening 45 minutes but got away with it. Jan Vertonghen, Davinson Sanchez and Eric Dier all gave the ball away dangerously deep in their own half. Ben Davies, skittish throughout, lost the ball under his feet and over the touchline. Serge Aurier sent a backwards header out for a corner rather than to Michel Vorm.cheap nfl jerseys china nike
