Wednesday 12 November 2014 16:01, UK
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino must be given a chance to build his own team at White Hart Lane according to former Spurs striker Jurgen Klinsmann.
Spurs were booed off the pitch on Sunday after they slumped to a 2-1 defeat to Stoke - their fourth loss in five Premier League games at home this season.
The latest loss saw Pochettino's men drop to 12th in the league but Klinsmann, who scored 38 goals in 65 appearances during two successful stints at the club, believes the Argentinian will be a success at White Hart Lane.
In order for Mauricio to put his stamp on Spurs he needs time
Klinsmann reckons the former Southampton coach is under increasing pressure because of the media spotlight.
"I wish Mauricio only the best," Klinsmann said. "He's a tremendous, talented coach. He's shown that already. He's got a smart brain.
"In order for Mauricio to put his stamp on Spurs he needs time. He also needs a couple of transfer windows to build the team he has in mind, to put the puzzle together that he envisions.
"Unfortunately, professional football is driven by short-term results and high media expectations and high fan expectations and that often drives clubs to make very quick decisions because they've lost five games in a row."
