Jose Mourinho and Christian Eriksen might end up clashing at Tottenham, according to Chris Waddle, who sees the new boss stamping his authority at the club from the outset.
Waddle has warned Eriksen that Mourinho is not one to "suffer fools" lightly, with it his belief that the playmaker could find his playing time restricted if he continues to push for a transfer.
"I'm not sure Mourinho and Eriksen is a great fit," The ex-Spurs midfielder told the Racing Post. "Eriksen has made it pretty clear he wants a move away from Tottenham and I can see Mourinho not picking him regularly.
"Mourinho demands total respect in the dressing room and will install a bit of fear in his players.
"He doesn't suffer fools and he knows what he wants. And if players aren't prepared to buy into that, he'll leave them out.
"Don't get me wrong, Mourinho isn't afraid of flair players, but an Eriksen would never be the cornerstone of his team."
"Tottenham have won 24 trophies in their entire history - Mourinho has won 25 in his career," Waddle said. "Tottenham have won one pot this century - Mourinho was regularly winning two per year.
"That's what Spurs have got and no, he won't win over everybody, and yes, there will be times when his side might be difficult to watch. But the fact is that they are investing in someone who is about to transform a nearly club into a winning club and I wouldn't be at all surprised if he hits the ground running.
"I have no doubt that Mourinho will be targeting the FA Cup this season, which is probably more winnable for them with Manchester City and Liverpool fighting it out for the Premier League."
Ahead of Mourinho's first game in charge away at West Ham on Saturday, Waddle talked up his appointment as an "incredible achievement" for Tottenham.
"For Tottenham Hotspur to get a manager of the calibre of Jose Mourinho is an incredible achievement and while the ride under him might be a bumpy one, it will also be successful," he added.
"There will be a few players out of the door sooner rather than later and he isn't there to make friends. Supporters might remain uneasy because the style of football is going to change.
"But the bottom line is that Mourinho is a winner and Spurs can only benefit from that."