{"id":267356,"date":"2025-11-17T06:56:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T06:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/267356\/"},"modified":"2025-11-17T06:56:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T06:56:12","slug":"paulinho-names-manager-he-wants-to-see-at-tottenham-in-rare-interview-about-spurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/267356\/","title":{"rendered":"Paulinho names manager he wants to see at Tottenham in rare interview about Spurs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Former Tottenham midfielder Paulinho comments on Spurs\u2019 struggles this season and which manager he wants to see in N17 next.<\/p>\n

When he made the jump from Brentford to Tottenham in the summer, Thomas Frank<\/a> would have undoubtedly expected there to be more pressure and media scrutiny.<\/p>\n

However, even the Dane may have been surprised and shocked by the size of the challenge that lies before him.<\/p>\n

Just a few months into his Spurs<\/a> career, Frank has already seen his substitutions booed by the Tottenham faithful<\/a>, even though the Lilywhites sit fifth in the table and are unbeaten in the Champions League.<\/p>\n

Pundits have already said that Frank will not be able to deliver the style of football Spurs fans expect<\/a>, and it appears that a couple of more bad results could even lead to calls for his departure.<\/p>\n

\"PaulinhoPhoto by Michael Regan\/Getty ImagesPaulinho wants to see Mauricio Pochettino back at Tottenham<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, Mauricio Pochettino admitted that he still has unfinished business at Tottenham<\/a> and would like to return to the club one day to win a trophy.<\/p>\n

Just last week, Pochettino once again spoke about how close he came to winning big trophies at Spurs<\/a>, opening the door for a return to the Premier League in the future.<\/p>\n

Paulinho played just one season under the Argentine at White Hart Lane, but he admits he would love to see his former head coach back at N17.<\/p>\n

The Brazilian said in an interview with Stats Perform<\/a> (as relayed by beIN SPORTS<\/a>): \u201cPochettino<\/a> was a manager whose work I really liked, his day-to-day dynamics, the content, so he stayed at Tottenham for many years and really achieved impressive results.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf he feels he has unfinished business, then he has to go back. But he\u2019s a manager who did a wonderful job at Tottenham, let\u2019s say. It\u2019s not just good, it\u2019s not just very good, it\u2019s wonderful, for all the seasons he was there.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, if one day, I think if he has the opportunity to return, I think he would have that other chance and then maybe continue the story that was interrupted.\u201d<\/p>\n

Paulinho says Spurs\u2019 inconsistency is not a surprise<\/p>\n

The former Tottenham midfielder put Tottenham\u2019s tendency to blow hot and cold this season down to the increased competitiveness of the Premier League<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The 37-year-old is hopeful that his former side\u2019s fortunes will turn around sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n

When asked about Tottenham\u2019s struggles this season, Paulinho responded: \u201cThe Premier League is tough these days. So, I think there are obviously some fluctuations in results, but that\u2019s due to the level of competition.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese moments of fluctuation will happen, and then it\u2019s obviously up to those who are managing and taking care of the processes to know the right timing to perhaps improve one situation and manage another a little better.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd that\u2019s how I think football works. And especially when it comes to the Premier League, which gets more difficult every year. But I think that, overall, Tottenham has always been a club that has been very well managed by the people involved. It\u2019s an important club worldwide. So, I hope things improve.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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