The Spurs head coach acknowledged that his team must compete with wealthier rivals in their efforts to secure an unlikely league title this term, comparing Tottenham’s efforts to the struggles of Alonso in trying to compete with F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton.
"The mentality today is so strong and we're so happy to have that and created that."
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In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports, Mauricio Pochettino praises the mental strength of his Tottenham team after they bounced back from cup heartaches: https://t.co/np8rI8Quxp | @p_smith86 pic.twitter.com/hBirNwyEBG
Mercedes driver Hamilton achieved his fifth title in 2018, whilst Alonso finished 11th in the Championship with McLaren and, via ESPN, Pochettino said of comparisons between the Spaniard and Spurs: “When you work in football, it’s because you want to win.
“It’s easy to be passionate and shout, ‘I’m a winner!’ but no, no, no. You can be a winner, but if you don’t have the tools to win, it’s difficult.
“If you have the car to win and you’re good, then you win. If you have the same car as another who is good, then one is going to win and the other is going to lose.
"He is very strong and will put in 200 per cent to try and return as soon as possible."@SpursOfficial boss Mauricio Pochettino says Harry Kane is determined to be back as soon as possible: https://t.co/jAmT9woZYR pic.twitter.com/zS1zFFXyoV
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“Take the example of Fernando Alonso and compare with Hamilton. Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton are the best drivers in Formula One.
“But if you put Hamilton in McLaren last season and Alonso in Mercedes, it’s the same history [with where the cars would have finished] – Hamilton on the bottom and Alonso on the top. That’s the reality. Where did Alonso finish last season with McLaren?
“I follow Formula One. I love McLaren, but it wasn’t competitive last season. That’s the reality, no? But do you think that’s a problem with Alonso or a problem with the car?
“It happens also that you have an amazing car but you crash after the first bend. You can crash too with an amazing car and not win. For me, that’s a very good example.”
Tottenham are seeking to keep pace with Liverpool and Manchester City at the top of the Premier League as Pochettino’s side stage an outside bid for the title.
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However, Spurs once again failed to make a new signing for the second consecutive transfer window in January – highlighting the north London side’s financial struggles by comparison to their rivals as they prepare to open their new £1billion stadium.
Source : 90min