Spurs’ manager once lost 6-0 in
Argentina and went on to win the league so he will not overreact after
Champions League loss
Mauricio Pochettino has taken a shellacking before. After the 7-2 defeat by Bayern Munich, the
Tottenham manager was asked whether he had lost by such a large margin before. His answer was immediate, comprehensive and had an inspiring twist in the tale. Almost as if he had planned it.
“I don’t remember if I ever conceded seven before but I lost 6-0, yes,” the Tottenham manager said. “I remember it was in January 1990, when Marcelo Bielsa was in charge of Newell’s Old Boys. It was his second game. We were playing in the Copa Libertadores against San Lorenzo, and the score was 6-0. At home. Yes, it was really, really painful. It was similar to Bayern Munich. But that season we finished by winning the
Premier League in Argentina. In six months we completely changed the perception and sometimes these situations make you stronger.”