The Tottenham manager has welcomed the support of a former rival, while also refusing to be drawn on the future of contract rebel Christian Eriksen
Mauricio Pochettino has welcomed support from “sarcastic” Jose Mourinho after seeing Tottenham placed in Premier League title contention by the Portuguese alongside "Man City, Liverpool, and Man City B team".
The former Manchester United and Chelsea manager has stated that he expects Spurs to challenge for the English top-flight crown in 2019-20.
Pochettino is pleased to have been positioned among the runners and riders, with a tongue-in-cheek comment considered to be a compliment.
The Argentine tactician said: "I love Mo.
"We all know he is so clever, he is so sarcastic sometimes, that is why the is one of the best managers in the world.
"I respect his opinion. I am grateful, too, because a coach like Mourinho believing in our potential to be a contender is important.
"We have our belief and our faith in us, but that compliment helps us to believe that little bit more, of course."