Book 'not cause' of Spurs slump

03 December 2017 - 00:00 By © The Daily Telegraph

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has defended the publication of his book Brave New World, about life at the north London club and rejected any suggestion it has had an effect on his team, who have taken only four points from their past five Premier League matches.
The Argentine collaborated on a diary of the 2016/17 season, which doubles as an autobiography, divulging private moments with key figures at the club, having previously been guarded about his methods.
He joked that he was glad focus had switched to the book - a remarkable insight into his relationship with players including Eric Dier, Dele Alli and Danny Rose - because it would boost sales ahead of Christmas and he intends to donate to a charity.The book reveals at one point that Dier accepts he should have avoided being drawn into a conversation in Portuguese with José Mourinho after the match at Old Trafford last season, especially with the Englishman a target for Manchester United.
The 45-year-old also describes video sessions with Alli pointing out the player's mistakes.
When Rose is concerned that the club are trying to sign Luke Shaw, the fullback is invited to Pochettino's house to be reassured.
Asked whether he had taken a risk being so open, Pochettino said: "No. It's a risk when you lie."..

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