Mauricio Pochettino urged his Tottenham to improve after they conceded what he called a ‘stupid goal’ against Newcastle United.
Second half goals from Sammy Ameobi and Ayoze Perez helped Newcastle complete a much needed comeback as Spurs were beaten for the third time at White Hart Lane on Sunday.
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino was left reeling after his side’s performance and was angered by Ameobi’s second half goal which came straight from the kick off.
“After half-time, within five seconds we concede – it’s true, a stupid goal,” Pochettino told reporters.
“It was a shock because it all changed in this minute. Six or seven seconds earlier, all was happy in the stadium with a good energy and our supporters were happy and believing we were going to get a good result.
“But in this moment I think it was difficult to manage in our head. Our heads [had] gone and we started to take rash decisions on the pitch and it was difficult. At 2-1, it was difficult.
“It’s impossible to go to the pitch and not be ready to play. I think [there was] a lack of concentration from us and we need to work on our mentality because it’s not tactical or physical, it’s concentration and mentality.
“This is our challenge to improve. It’s not easy and we need to be more strong and like a team. We need to speak, to create a different situation on the training ground and work. We know how but you need time to work in this area.”