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Harry Redknapp explains how Mauricio Pochettino can improve Tottenham atmosphere

Will Butcher
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Harry Redknapp has told Alan Brazil’s Sports Breakfast Show on TalkSPORT (Wednesday, 8:13am) that Mauricio Pochettino needs to use his “man-management skills” in order to oust the bad smell emanating from the Tottenham squad.

Spurs have begun the 2019-20 campaign in dismal form. Just three league wins from eight games and disappointing performances in the Champions League and Carabao Cup has heaped the pressure on Pochettino.

It is a far cry from reaching the Champions League final last season. The future of some crucial players is said to be having a detrimental effect on the side, while Pochettino’s rotation policy of both system and personnel has come under scrutiny.

Former Tottenham manager Redknapp does not believe things will change by changing formation or putting on a good training session. He believes Pochettino must use his man-management skills, and suggested taking the Spurs players “out for dinner”.

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“But I get vibes that things are not quite right,” Redknapp said. “If he is a great manager that we all think he is, then it is his job to get the team spirit back in the club. It’s not about coaching, the training ground.
“It is a case of his man management skills and creating a good atmosphere at the club. Let’s show everyone that we can get ourselves back together and win games. Take them out for dinner. Try something. I took the players racing at West Ham. A bit of team bonding is needed.”

TBR’s view – Redknapp is spot on, and Pochettino has got to listen

Pochettino has tried to change his formation, using a three-man defence, a four-man defence and even a midfield diamond. He has swapped his players around in hope of finding the best combination, but nothing has worked.
Redknapp is right. The Argentine boss has got to take a moment away from the whiteboard, away from the training ground, and take the players on a bonding trip. Bring the players closer together and iron out any differences they may have.
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