Christian Eriksen hails Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino - 'You want to play for him'

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Sam Long1 January 2017

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino makes players want to play for him, according to Christian Eriksen.

Pochettino has forged a reputation as one of the brightest young mangers in the game during his spell in charge at White Hart Lane.

The Argentine coach's methods, which include a vigorous fitness regime, have helped to bring out the best in his young Spurs squad, culminating in a third place Premier League finish last season.

The sense of unity within Tottenham's squad has often been cited as a key reason behind their rise in recent years and Eriksen is adamant players aspire to be part of Pochettino's plans.

“He’s a good guy,” Eriksen told the Telegraph. “If there is anything to say, you can go to him.

"Of course, if anything is wrong, he will say so as well. But you want to play for the manager, not only for yourself and the team. And you want to be in his team.”

Spurs are one point outside of the top four ahead of this afternoon's trip to face Watford and have an opportunity to leapfrog rivals Arsenal - albeit temporarily - if they secure all three points against Walter Mazzarri's side.

Yet even victory today would leave Spurs 10 points adrift of pacesetters Chelsea, who have won 13 consecutive Premier League fixtures.

Eriksen and his teammates face Antonio Conte's side on January 4 and the Danish midfielder is determined to continue to try and keep pace with the west Londoners.

“They’ve been impressive, of course. They’re on a very good run," Eriksen added.

"We will do whatever we can to close the gap. The first aim is to get in the top four. After, we’ll see. We’ll keep fighting until the end. Like the movies."

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